Betty Boothroyd
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Summary
Betty Boothroyd was born on October 8, 1929[1], in Dewsbury[2]. She died on February 26, 2023[3], in Addenbrooke's Hospital[4]. She worked as a politician[5] and autobiographer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,416 views/month, #6,845 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Ben Archibald Boothroyd[8]
- Mother: Mary Butterfield[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Position held: Speaker of the House of Commons[11], Member of the European Parliament[12], member of the House of Lords[13], Chairman of Ways and Means[14], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], Chancellor of the Open University[24]
- Award received: honorary degree of the University of Leeds[25], Order of Merit[26], honorary doctorate[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Noble title: life peer[29], baron[30]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[31], independent politician[32]
- Commons category: Betty Boothroyd[33]
- Archives at: The Open University[34]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[35]
- Residence: Cambridge[36]
- Family name: Boothroyd[37]
- Given name: Betty[38]
- Work location: Strasbourg[39], Brussels[40], London[41]
- Depicted by: Betty Boothroyd, Baroness Boothroyd[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Name in native language: Betty Boothroyd[44]
- Candidacy in election: February 1974 United Kingdom general election[45], 1979 United Kingdom general election[46], 1983 United Kingdom general election[47], 1987 United Kingdom general election[48], 1997 United Kingdom general election[49], October 1974 United Kingdom general election[50], 1992 United Kingdom general election[51], 1973 West Bromwich by-election[52]
Why It Matters
Betty Boothroyd has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Betty Boothroyd born?
Betty Boothroyd's place of birth was Dewsbury[2].
Where did Betty Boothroyd die?
Betty Boothroyd died in Addenbrooke's Hospital[4].
Who were Betty Boothroyd's parents?
Betty Boothroyd's father was Ben Archibald Boothroyd[8]. Betty Boothroyd's mother was Mary Butterfield[9].
What did Betty Boothroyd do for work?
Betty Boothroyd worked as a politician[5] and autobiographer[6].
What awards did Betty Boothroyd receive?
Honors received include honorary degree of the University of Leeds[25], Order of Merit[26], and honorary doctorate[27].