Paddy Ashdown
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Summary
Paddy Ashdown was born on February 27, 1941[1], in New Delhi[2]. He died on December 22, 2018[3], in Bristol[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,580 views/month, #6,847 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Norton-sub-Hamdon[8]
- Father: John W. R. D. Ashdown[9]
- Mother: Lois Ashdown[10]
- Spouse: Jane Courtenay[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Field of work: politics[14], diplomacy[15]
- Position held: High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina[16], Leader of the Liberal Democrats[17], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], European Union Special Representative[23], member of the House of Lords[24]
- Employer: Secret Intelligence Service[25], European Union[26], United Nations[27]
- Educated at: Bedford School[28]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[30], Companion of Honour[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Member of political party: Liberal Democrats[33], Liberal Party[34], Labour Party[35]
- Military branch: Royal Marines[36]
- Commons category: Paddy Ashdown[37]
- Cause of death: bladder cancer[38]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[39]
- Participated in conflict: Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation[40]
- Family name: Ashdown[41]
- Given name: Paddy[42]
- Work location: London[43]
- Manner of death: terminal illness[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45], Bosnian[46], Mandarin[47], French[48], Hindi[49], Malay[50]
- Birth name: Jeremy John Durham Ashdown[51]
- Name in native language: Paddy Ashdown[52]
Why It Matters
Paddy Ashdown has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Paddy Ashdown born?
Paddy Ashdown was born in New Delhi[2].
Where did Paddy Ashdown die?
Paddy Ashdown passed away in Bristol[4].
Who were Paddy Ashdown's parents?
Paddy Ashdown's father was John W. R. D. Ashdown[9]. Paddy Ashdown's mother was Lois Ashdown[10].
Who was Paddy Ashdown married to?
Paddy Ashdown's spouses include Jane Courtenay[11].
What did Paddy Ashdown do for work?
Paddy Ashdown worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].
Where did Paddy Ashdown go to school?
Paddy Ashdown was educated at Bedford School[28].
What awards did Paddy Ashdown receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[30], and Companion of Honour[31].