Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale

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country of citizenship:  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

native language:  English

languages spoken, written or signed:  English

educated at:  Eton College, Christ Church

occupation:  botanist, diplomat, politician, children's writer, collector of fairy tales, writer, translator

award received:  Companion of the Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath

position held:  member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom