Basil Arthur

New Zealand politician
Person human Q4867099
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Basil Arthur

Summary

Basil Arthur is a human[1]. He was born in Timaru[2]. He was born on +1928-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1985-05-01T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Timaru[2], Basil Arthur…
  • Basil Arthur was born on +1928-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Basil Arthur died on +1985-05-01T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Basil Arthur's father was Sir George Malcolm Arthur, 4th Bt.[7].
  • Basil Arthur's mother was Doris Fay Wooding[8].
  • Basil Arthur was married to Elizabeth Rita Wells[9].
  • Among Basil Arthur's spouses was Sandra Colleen Boaz[10].
  • A child of Basil Arthur was Marilyn Jane Arthur[11].
  • A child of Basil Arthur was Cheryl Dawn Arthur[12].
  • A child of Basil Arthur was Sir Stephen John Arthur, 6th Bt.[13].
  • Basil Arthur held citizenship in New Zealand[14].
  • Basil Arthur's professions included politician[5].
  • Basil Arthur held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].
  • Basil Arthur's education included a stint at Timaru Boys' High School[16].
  • Basil Arthur's image is recorded as Sir Basil Arthur.jpg[17].
  • Basil Arthur is recorded as male[18].
  • Basil Arthur's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Basil Arthur's noble title is recorded as baronet[20].
  • Basil Arthur was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[21].
  • Basil Arthur's signature is recorded as Basil Arthur signature.jpg[22].
  • Basil Arthur's Commons category is recorded as Basil Arthur[23].
  • Basil Arthur's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Basil Arthur's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/07z9j5[25].
  • Basil Arthur's family name is recorded as Q14915259[26].
  • Basil Arthur's given name is recorded as Basil[27].

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Origins and Family

Basil Arthur's place of birth was Timaru[2]. He was born on +1928-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Sir George Malcolm Arthur, 4th Bt.[7]. His mother was Doris Fay Wooding[8].

Education

Basil Arthur's education included a stint at Timaru Boys' High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Basil Arthur's professions included politician[5]. He held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Rita Wells[9] and Sandra Colleen Boaz[10]. Children include Marilyn Jane Arthur[11]; Cheryl Dawn Arthur[12]; and Sir Stephen John Arthur, 6th Bt.[13], 1953–2010[28]. Basil Arthur was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[21].

Death and Burial

Basil Arthur died on +1985-05-01T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Arthur ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Basil Arthur born?

Basil Arthur was born in Timaru[2].

Who were Basil Arthur's parents?

Basil Arthur's father was Sir George Malcolm Arthur, 4th Bt.[7]. Basil Arthur's mother was Doris Fay Wooding[8].

Who was Basil Arthur married to?

Basil Arthur's spouses include Elizabeth Rita Wells[9] and Sandra Colleen Boaz[10].

What did Basil Arthur do for work?

Basil Arthur worked as politician[5].

Where did Basil Arthur go to school?

Basil Arthur was educated at Timaru Boys' High School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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