Bill Rowling

Prime Minister of New Zealand, politician, teacher (1927-1995)
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Bill Rowling

Summary

Bill Rowling is a human[1]. His place of birth was Motueka[2]. He was born on November 15, 1927[3]. He died in Nelson[4]. He died on October 31, 1995[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bill Rowling's place of birth was Motueka[2].
  • Bill Rowling passed away in Nelson[4].
  • Bill Rowling was born on November 15, 1927[3].
  • Bill Rowling died on October 31, 1995[5].
  • Among Bill Rowling's spouses was Glen Rowling[9].
  • Bill Rowling held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • Bill Rowling's professions included politician[6].
  • Bill Rowling's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Bill Rowling held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11].
  • Bill Rowling held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[12].
  • Bill Rowling held the position of Minister of Finance[13].
  • Bill Rowling held the position of Leader of the Opposition[14].
  • Bill Rowling held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Bill Rowling held the position of ambassador[16].
  • Bill Rowling was employed by University of Canterbury[17].
  • Bill Rowling was educated at University of Canterbury[18].
  • Bill Rowling was educated at Nelson College[19].
  • Bill Rowling received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Bill Rowling received the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[21].
  • Bill Rowling received the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal[22].
  • Bill Rowling received the Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23].
  • Bill Rowling received the honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[24].
  • Bill Rowling is recorded as male[25].
  • Bill Rowling's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Bill Rowling was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Bill Rowling's place of birth was Motueka[2]. He was born on November 15, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[18], a university[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1873[30] and Nelson College[19], a secondary school[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1856[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Among Bill Rowling's employers was University of Canterbury[17]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11], a position[34], in New Zealand[35]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[12], a public office[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1856[38]; Minister of Finance[13], a position[39], in New Zealand[40], founded in 1841[41]; Leader of the Opposition[14], a position[42], in New Zealand[43], founded in 1889[44]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[15], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46]; and ambassador[16], a diplomatic rank[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[21], a jubilee medal[50], founded in 1977[51]; New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal[22], an award[52], in New Zealand[53], founded in 1990[54]; Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23], a grade of an order[55], in Netherlands[56], founded in 1892[57]; and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[24], an award[58], in New Zealand[59].

Personal Life

Bill Rowling was married to Glen Rowling[9]. He was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[27].

Death and Burial

Bill Rowling died on October 31, 1995[5]. He died in Nelson[4]. The cause of death was cancer[60].

Why It Matters

Bill Rowling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Bill Rowling born?

Bill Rowling was born in Motueka[2].

Where did Bill Rowling die?

Bill Rowling passed away in Nelson[4].

Who was Bill Rowling married to?

Bill Rowling's spouses include Glen Rowling[9].

What did Bill Rowling do for work?

Bill Rowling worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Bill Rowling go to school?

Bill Rowling was educated at University of Canterbury[18] and Nelson College[19].

What awards did Bill Rowling receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[21], New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal[22], and Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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