Arthur Sifton

Premier of Alberta (1858-1921)
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Arthur Sifton

Summary

Arthur Sifton is a human[1]. Born in Middlesex Centre[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1858[3]. He passed away in Ottawa[4]. He died on January 21, 1921[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Sifton was born in Middlesex Centre[2].
  • Arthur Sifton died in Ottawa[4].
  • Arthur Sifton was born on October 26, 1858[3].
  • Arthur Sifton died on January 21, 1921[5].
  • Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery[10].
  • Arthur Sifton's father was John Wright Sifton[11].
  • Arthur Sifton held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Arthur Sifton worked as a politician[6].
  • Arthur Sifton's professions included judge[7].
  • Arthur Sifton worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Arthur Sifton held the position of Premier of Alberta[13].
  • Arthur Sifton held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Arthur Sifton held the position of member of Alberta Legislative Assembly[15].
  • Arthur Sifton held the position of member of Alberta Legislative Assembly[16].
  • Arthur Sifton held the position of member of Alberta Legislative Assembly[17].
  • Arthur Sifton held the position of chief justice of Alberta[18].
  • Arthur Sifton was educated at Victoria University[19].
  • Arthur Sifton was educated at Wesley College[20].
  • Arthur Sifton is recorded as male[21].
  • Arthur Sifton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Arthur Sifton was affiliated with the Alberta Liberal Party[23].
  • Arthur Sifton was affiliated with the Unionist Party[24].
  • Arthur Sifton's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Sifton[25].
  • Arthur Sifton's family name is recorded as Sifton[26].
  • Arthur Sifton's given name is recorded as Arthur[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Sifton was born in Middlesex Centre[2]. He was born on October 26, 1858[3]. His father was John Wright Sifton[11].

Education

Educated at Victoria University[19], a collegiate university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1836[30] and Wesley College[20], an academic institution[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1888[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Premier of Alberta[13], a public office[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1905[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of Alberta Legislative Assembly[15]; chief justice of Alberta[18], a position[39], in Canada[40]; Secretary of State for Canada[41], a position[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1867[44]; and Minister of Public Works[45], a position[46], in Canada[47].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Alberta Liberal Party[23], a political party[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1905[50], headquartered in Edmonton[51] and Unionist Party[24], a political party[52], in Canada[53], founded in 1917[54], headquartered in Ottawa[55].

Death and Burial

Arthur Sifton died on January 21, 1921[5]. He died in Ottawa[4]. Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Arthur Sifton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Sifton born?

Born in Middlesex Centre[2], Arthur Sifton…

Where did Arthur Sifton die?

Arthur Sifton died in Ottawa[4].

Who were Arthur Sifton's parents?

Arthur Sifton's father was John Wright Sifton[11].

What did Arthur Sifton do for work?

Arthur Sifton worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Arthur Sifton go to school?

Arthur Sifton was educated at Victoria University[19] and Wesley College[20].

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  8. [14] . The London Gazette 31712. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved . assembly.ab.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved . assembly.ab.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  25. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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