Sir Peter Scarlett

British diplomat (1905-1987)
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Summary

Sir Peter Scarlett is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1905[3]. He died on December 28, 1987[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett was born on March 30, 1905[3].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett died on December 28, 1987[4].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett's father was William Scarlett[7].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett's mother was Mabel Annesley[8].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett was married to Elisabeth Dearman Birchall[9].
  • A child of Sir Peter Scarlett was Elisabeth Scarlett[10].
  • A child of Sir Peter Scarlett was Petronella Scarlett[11].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett worked as a diplomat[5].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Holy See[14].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Norway[15].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett held the position of Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the Council of Europe[16].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett was employed by Foreign Office[17].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett was educated at Christ Church[18].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett is recorded as male[23].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett's given name is recorded as Peter[25].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett's described by source is recorded as The Times[26].
  • Sir Peter Scarlett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir Peter Scarlett was born in London[2]. He was born on March 30, 1905[3]. His father was William Scarlett[7]. His mother was Mabel Annesley[8].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[19], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Sir Peter Scarlett worked as a diplomat[5]. He was employed by Foreign Office[17]. Positions held include ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Holy See[14], a position[35], in Vatican City[36], founded in 1832[37]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Norway[15], a position[38], in Norway[39]; and Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the Council of Europe[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20], a knighthood[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Among Sir Peter Scarlett's spouses was Elisabeth Dearman Birchall[9]. Children include Elisabeth Scarlett[10], b. 1936[46] and Petronella Scarlett[11], b. 1944[47].

Death and Burial

Sir Peter Scarlett died on December 28, 1987[4].

Why It Matters

Sir Peter Scarlett is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where was Sir Peter Scarlett born?

Sir Peter Scarlett's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Sir Peter Scarlett's parents?

Sir Peter Scarlett's father was William Scarlett[7]. Sir Peter Scarlett's mother was Mabel Annesley[8].

Who was Sir Peter Scarlett married to?

Sir Peter Scarlett's spouses include Elisabeth Dearman Birchall[9].

What did Sir Peter Scarlett do for work?

Sir Peter Scarlett worked as diplomat[5].

Where did Sir Peter Scarlett go to school?

Sir Peter Scarlett was educated at Christ Church[18] and Eton College[19].

What awards did Sir Peter Scarlett receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . The London Gazette 40543. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . The London Gazette 41404. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . The London Gazette 38493. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . The Times. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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