Bill McKell

former Governor-General of Australia (1891-1985)
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Bill McKell
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Bill McKell

Summary

Bill McKell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pambula[2]. He was born on September 26, 1891[3]. He passed away in Waverley[4]. He died on January 11, 1985[5]. He worked as a politician[6], boilermaker[7], trade unionist[8], and barrister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pambula[2], Bill McKell…
  • Bill McKell died in Waverley[4].
  • Bill McKell was born on September 26, 1891[3].
  • Bill McKell died on January 11, 1985[5].
  • Bill McKell held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Bill McKell worked as a politician[6].
  • Bill McKell's professions included boilermaker[7].
  • Bill McKell worked as a trade unionist[8].
  • Bill McKell's professions included barrister[9].
  • Bill McKell held the position of Governor-General of Australia[12].
  • Bill McKell held the position of Premier of New South Wales[13].
  • Bill McKell held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[14].
  • Bill McKell held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[15].
  • Bill McKell held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[16].
  • Bill McKell held the position of Minister without Portfolio[17].
  • Bill McKell received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Bill McKell received the King's Counsel[19].
  • Bill McKell is recorded as male[20].
  • Bill McKell's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Bill McKell was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)[22].
  • Bill McKell was affiliated with the Lang Labor[23].
  • Bill McKell was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)[24].
  • Bill McKell's Commons category is recorded as William McKell[25].
  • Bill McKell's family name is recorded as McKell[26].
  • Bill McKell's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

Bill McKell was born in Pambula[2]. He was born on September 26, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], boilermaker[7], trade unionist[8], and barrister[9]. Positions held include Governor-General of Australia[12], a position[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1901[30]; Premier of New South Wales[13], a position[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1856[33]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[14]; Minister without Portfolio[17], a public office[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1901[36]; Minister for Justice[37], a public office[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1880[40]; and Treasurer of New South Wales[41], a public office[42], in Australia[43], founded in 1824[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46] and King's Counsel[19], a professional certification[47].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)[22], a political party[48], in Australia[49], founded in 1891[50] and Lang Labor[23], a political party[51], in Australia[52], founded in 1931[53].

Death and Burial

Bill McKell died on January 11, 1985[5]. He passed away in Waverley[4].

Why It Matters

Bill McKell ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,114 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Bill McKell born?

Bill McKell's place of birth was Pambula[2].

Where did Bill McKell die?

Bill McKell passed away in Waverley[4].

What did Bill McKell do for work?

Bill McKell worked as politician[6], boilermaker[7], trade unionist[8], and barrister[9].

What awards did Bill McKell receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18] and King's Counsel[19].

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. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [37] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [41] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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