John Buchan
Scottish author and politician (1875–1940)
John Buchan was born on August 26, 1875 in Perth and died on February 11, 1940 in Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, aged 64. Recorded occupations: journalist, politician, novelist, writer, screenwriter and military personnel. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom. Positions held include Governor General of Canada, member of the House of Lords, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom and member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom. Fields of work: journalism and diplomacy. Educated at Brasenose College, University of Glasgow, Hutchesons' Grammar School and Kirkcaldy High School. Honours include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Companion of Honour, King George VI Coronation Medal and honorary doctorate at the Laval University. Member of Scottish History Society.
- Born
- August 26, 1875 · Perth
- Died
- February 11, 1940 · Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
- Age at death
- 64
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Occupations
- journalist, politician, novelist, writer, screenwriter, military personnel
- Positions held
- Governor General of Canada, member of the House of Lords, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Education
- Brasenose College, University of Glasgow, Hutchesons' Grammar School, Kirkcaldy High School
- Honours
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Companion of Honour, King George VI Coronation Medal, honorary doctorate at the Laval University
- Wikipedia editions
- 39 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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