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Harold Nicolson
About
British diplomat, author, diarist and politician (1886-1968)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Harold Nicolson
- Born
- 1886-11-21
- Died
- 1968-05-01
- Occupation
- horticulturist / politician / diplomat / diarist / writer / journalist / biographer / author
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Tehran
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseVita Sackville-WestFrom 1913-10-01
Family
- FatherArthur Nicolson, 1st Baron Carnock
- MotherMary Rowan-Hamilton
- ChildBenedict Nicolson
- ChildNigel Nicolson
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
4 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble | Received |
| — | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order | Received |
| — | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George | Received |
| — | Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Received |
Notable Works
- Byron: The Last Journey, April 1823–April 1824non-fiction work by Harold Nicolson
Education
- Balliol College1904 — 1907
- Wellington CollegeFrom 1900
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
- German
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q332956 ↗
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