Annabelle Rankin

Australian politician and diplomat (1908–1986)
Person human Q4767728
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Annabelle Rankin

Summary

Annabelle Rankin is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Brisbane[2]. She was born on July 28, 1908[3]. She passed away in Brisbane[4]. She died on August 30, 1986[5]. She worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], clerk[8], community worker[9], and high commissioner[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Annabelle Rankin's place of birth was Brisbane[2].
  • Annabelle Rankin died in Brisbane[4].
  • Annabelle Rankin was born on July 28, 1908[3].
  • Annabelle Rankin died on August 30, 1986[5].
  • Annabelle Rankin's father was Colin Rankin[12].
  • Annabelle Rankin held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • Annabelle Rankin worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Annabelle Rankin worked as a politician[7].
  • Annabelle Rankin worked as a clerk[8].
  • Annabelle Rankin's professions included community worker[9].
  • Annabelle Rankin's professions included high commissioner[10].
  • Annabelle Rankin held the position of member of the Australian Senate[14].
  • Annabelle Rankin held the position of Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand[15].
  • Annabelle Rankin's education included a stint at The Glennie School[16].
  • Annabelle Rankin received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Annabelle Rankin is recorded as female[18].
  • Annabelle Rankin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Annabelle Rankin was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[20].
  • Annabelle Rankin's Commons category is recorded as Annabelle Rankin[21].
  • Annabelle Rankin's family name is recorded as Rankin[22].
  • Annabelle Rankin's given name is recorded as Annabelle[23].
  • Annabelle Rankin's given name is recorded as Jane[24].
  • Annabelle Rankin's given name is recorded as Mary[25].
  • Annabelle Rankin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Annabelle Rankin's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Annabelle Rankin's place of birth was Brisbane[2]. She was born on July 28, 1908[3]. Her father was Colin Rankin[12].

Education

Annabelle Rankin's education included a stint at The Glennie School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], clerk[8], community worker[9], and high commissioner[10]. Positions held include member of the Australian Senate[14], a position[28], in Australia[29] and Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand[15], a position[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1934[32].

Recognition

Annabelle Rankin received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Annabelle Rankin was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[20].

Death and Burial

Annabelle Rankin died on August 30, 1986[5]. She passed away in Brisbane[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Annabelle Rankin include Rankin[33], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1984[36].

Why It Matters

Annabelle Rankin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for her include Rankin[33], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1984[36].

FAQs

Where was Annabelle Rankin born?

Born in Brisbane[2], Annabelle Rankin…

Where did Annabelle Rankin die?

Annabelle Rankin passed away in Brisbane[4].

Who were Annabelle Rankin's parents?

Annabelle Rankin's father was Colin Rankin[12].

What did Annabelle Rankin do for work?

Annabelle Rankin worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], clerk[8], community worker[9], and high commissioner[10].

Where did Annabelle Rankin go to school?

Annabelle Rankin was educated at The Glennie School[16].

What awards did Annabelle Rankin receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at The Glennie School
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