Alan Burns

He was the Governor of the Gold Coast and he established the Allan Burns constitution which included more blacks, he built schools like Prempeh college (1887–1980)
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Alan Burns

Summary

Alan Burns is a human[1]. His place of birth was Basseterre[2]. He was born on November 9, 1887[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 29, 1980[5]. He worked as a governor[6] and civil servant[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Basseterre[2], Alan Burns…
  • Alan Burns passed away in London[4].
  • Alan Burns was born on November 9, 1887[3].
  • Alan Burns died on September 29, 1980[5].
  • Alan Burns held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Alan Burns worked as a governor[6].
  • Alan Burns's professions included civil servant[7].
  • Alan Burns's field of work was colonialism[10].
  • Alan Burns's field of work was politics[11].
  • Alan Burns's field of work was history[12].
  • Alan Burns held the position of Governor of Nigeria[13].
  • Alan Burns was educated at St. Edmund's College, Ware[14].
  • Alan Burns received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Alan Burns received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Alan Burns received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].
  • Alan Burns is recorded as male[18].
  • Alan Burns's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alan Burns's family name is recorded as Burns[20].
  • Alan Burns's given name is recorded as Alan[21].
  • Alan Burns's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Alan Burns's place of birth was Basseterre[2]. He was born on November 9, 1887[3].

Education

Alan Burns's education included a stint at St. Edmund's College, Ware[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include governor[6] and civil servant[7]. Fields of work include colonialism[10], a social formation[23]; politics[11], an academic discipline[24]; and history[12]. Alan Burns held the position of Governor of Nigeria[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[25], in United Kingdom[26]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[27], in United Kingdom[28]; and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Death and Burial

Alan Burns died on September 29, 1980[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alan Burns is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Alan Burns born?

Alan Burns was born in Basseterre[2].

Where did Alan Burns die?

Alan Burns passed away in London[4].

What did Alan Burns do for work?

Alan Burns worked as governor[6] and civil servant[7].

Where did Alan Burns go to school?

Alan Burns was educated at St. Edmund's College, Ware[14].

What awards did Alan Burns receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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