George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston
Viceroy of India and British Foreign Secretary (1859–1925).
The record
George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston was a Viceroy of India and British Foreign Secretary. Born on 11 January 1859 in Kedleston Hall, Kedleston died on 20 March 1925 in London at the age of 66.
Positions held include member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1886–1892), member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1892–1895) and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom (1895). Kedleston studied at Balliol College and Eton College. Honours include Patron’s Medal, Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the British Academy, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 63 languages, George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston is No. 9,498 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 January 1859, Kedleston Hall
- Died
- 20 March 1925, London (aged 66)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Explorer, politician, diplomat
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Conservative Party
- Education
- Balliol College, Eton College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 63
Did you know
Was 27 when first member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1886).
Lived to 66.
Shares a birthday with William James and Alexander Hamilton.
Has a Wikipedia article in 63 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1886–1892Member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1892–1895Member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1895–Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
- 1895–1898Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1898–1925Member of the House of Lords
- 1899–1905Governor-General of India
- 1904–1905Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
- 1907–1925Chancellor of the University of Oxford
- 1911–1914President of the Royal Geographical Society
- 1915–1916Lord Privy Seal
- 1916–1919Lord President of the Council
- 1916–1917Secretary of State for Air
- 1916–1924Leader of the House of Lords
- 1919–1924Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Connections
- FatherAlfred Curzon, 4th Baron Scarsdale
- MotherBlanche Senhouse
- SpouseGrace Curzon, Marchioness Curzon of Kedleston
- SpouseMary Curzon, Baroness Curzon of Kedleston
- SiblingFrancis Nathaniel Curzon
- SiblingGeraline Emily Curzon
- ChildCynthia Mosley
- ChildIrene Curzon, 2nd Baroness Ravensdale
- ChildAlexandra Curzon
Honours and works
Awards
- Patron’s Medal1895
- Fellow of the Royal Society1898
- Fellow of the British Academy1898
- Royal Victorian Chain1903
- Order of the Garter
- Order of the Star of India
- Order of the Indian Empire
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