Bill English
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Summary
Bill English was born on December 30, 1961[1], in Lumsden[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and farmer[4]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,438 views/month, #7,057 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[6]
- Field of work: English-language literature[7]
- Educated at: Victoria University of Wellington[8], University of Otago[9]
- Award received: Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[10], honorary doctor of the University of Otago[11], honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[12]
- Member of: 51st New Zealand Parliament[13], New Zealand Order of Merit[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: New Zealand National Party[17]
- Commons category: Bill English[18]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[19]
- Family name: English[20]
- Given name: Simon[21], William[22]
- Official website: https://www.national.org.nz/billenglish[23]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Nickname: Bill[26]
- Name in native language: Simon William Bill English[27]
- Different from: William English[28]
- Number of children: 6[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[30]
- Affiliation string: The Treasury[31]
- Writing language: English[32]
- Social media followers: 29,331[33], 30,082[34], 28,256[35], 27,553[36]
Why It Matters
Bill English has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Bill English born?
Bill English's place of birth was Lumsden[2].
What did Bill English do for work?
Bill English worked as a politician[3] and farmer[4].
Where did Bill English go to school?
Bill English was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[8] and University of Otago[9].
What awards did Bill English receive?
Honors received include Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[10], honorary doctor of the University of Otago[11], and honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[12].