Simon Gass

British diplomat
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Simon Gass

Summary

Simon Gass is a human[1]. He was born on November 2, 1956[2]. He worked as a diplomat[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Simon Gass was born on November 2, 1956[2].
  • Simon Gass held citizenship in United Kingdom[5].
  • Simon Gass worked as a diplomat[3].
  • Simon Gass was employed by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[6].
  • Simon Gass's education included a stint at University of Reading[7].
  • Simon Gass's education included a stint at Eltham College[8].
  • Simon Gass received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[9].
  • Simon Gass received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[10].
  • Simon Gass received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].
  • Simon Gass received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[12].
  • Simon Gass is recorded as male[13].
  • Simon Gass's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Simon Gass's Commons category is recorded as Simon Gass[15].
  • Simon Gass's family name is recorded as Gass[16].
  • Simon Gass's given name is recorded as Simon[17].
  • Simon Gass's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Simon Gass's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+3'}[19].

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Origins and Family

Simon Gass was born on November 2, 1956[2].

Education

Educated at University of Reading[7], a university[20], in United Kingdom[21], founded in 1892[22] and Eltham College[8], an independent school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1842[25].

Career and Affiliations

Simon Gass's professions included diplomat[3]. Among his employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[9], a grade of an order[26], in United Kingdom[27]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[10], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[12], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33].

Why It Matters

Simon Gass ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[4] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

What did Simon Gass do for work?

Simon Gass worked as diplomat[3].

Where did Simon Gass go to school?

Simon Gass was educated at University of Reading[7] and Eltham College[8].

What awards did Simon Gass receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[9], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[10], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[11], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  6. [3] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Gwirex · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer
    Position held ambassador of the United Kingdom to Iran, ambassador of the United Kingdom to Greece, chairperson
    Employer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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