Bill Spooner

accountant and politician in New South Wales, Australia (1897–1966)
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Bill Spooner

Summary

Bill Spooner is a human[1]. He was born in Surry Hills[2]. He was born on December 23, 1897[3]. He died in Manly[4]. He died on July 14, 1966[5]. He worked as a politician[6], economist[7], accountant[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Surry Hills[2], Bill Spooner…
  • Bill Spooner passed away in Manly[4].
  • Bill Spooner was born on December 23, 1897[3].
  • Bill Spooner died on July 14, 1966[5].
  • Bill Spooner held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Bill Spooner worked as a politician[6].
  • Bill Spooner's professions included economist[7].
  • Bill Spooner's professions included accountant[8].
  • Bill Spooner's professions included soldier[9].
  • Bill Spooner held the position of member of the Australian Senate[12].
  • Bill Spooner held the position of Minister for Social Services[13].
  • Bill Spooner held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Bill Spooner's education included a stint at University of Sydney[15].
  • Bill Spooner received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Bill Spooner received the Military Medal[17].
  • Bill Spooner was a member of Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Bill Spooner is recorded as male[19].
  • Bill Spooner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Bill Spooner was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[21].
  • Bill Spooner's military branch is recorded as First Australian Imperial Force[22].
  • Bill Spooner's military branch is recorded as Australian Flying Corps[23].
  • Bill Spooner's Commons category is recorded as Bill Spooner (politician)[24].
  • Bill Spooner's military, police or special rank is recorded as second lieutenant[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Bill Spooner was part of the conflict World War I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Surry Hills[2], Bill Spooner… he was born on December 23, 1897[3].

Education

Bill Spooner was educated at University of Sydney[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], economist[7], accountant[8], and soldier[9]. Positions held include member of the Australian Senate[12], a position[28], in Australia[29]; Minister for Social Services[13], a position[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1939[32]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Military Medal[17], a courage award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1916[39].

Personal Life

Bill Spooner was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[21].

Death and Burial

Bill Spooner died on July 14, 1966[5]. He died in Manly[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26].

Why It Matters

Bill Spooner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Bill Spooner born?

Born in Surry Hills[2], Bill Spooner…

Where did Bill Spooner die?

Bill Spooner passed away in Manly[4].

What did Bill Spooner do for work?

Bill Spooner worked as politician[6], economist[7], accountant[8], and soldier[9].

Where did Bill Spooner go to school?

Bill Spooner was educated at University of Sydney[15].

What awards did Bill Spooner receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16] and Military Medal[17].

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. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Biographical Dictionary of the Australian Senate. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Award received Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Military Medal
    Position held member of the Australian Senate, Minister for Social Services, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
    Member of political party Liberal Party of Australia
    Manner of death natural causes
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