Chris Finlayson

New Zealand politician
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Chris Finlayson

Summary

Chris Finlayson is a human[1]. Born in Wellington[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1956[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and author[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,096 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Chris Finlayson was born in Wellington[2].
  • Chris Finlayson was born on January 1, 1956[3].
  • Chris Finlayson held citizenship in New Zealand[8].
  • Chris Finlayson's professions included politician[4].
  • Chris Finlayson worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Chris Finlayson worked as an author[6].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[9].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[12].
  • Among Chris Finlayson's employers was Victoria University of Wellington[13].
  • Among Chris Finlayson's employers was Australian National University[14].
  • Chris Finlayson's education included a stint at Victoria University of Wellington[15].
  • Chris Finlayson received the honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[16].
  • Chris Finlayson was a member of 51st New Zealand Parliament[17].
  • Chris Finlayson is recorded as male[18].
  • Chris Finlayson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Chris Finlayson was affiliated with the New Zealand National Party[20].
  • Chris Finlayson's Commons category is recorded as Chris Finlayson[21].
  • Chris Finlayson's family name is recorded as Finlayson[22].
  • Chris Finlayson's given name is recorded as Christopher[23].
  • Chris Finlayson's given name is recorded as Francis[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wellington[2], Chris Finlayson… he was born on January 1, 1956[3].

Education

Chris Finlayson's education included a stint at Victoria University of Wellington[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and author[6]. Employers include Victoria University of Wellington[13], a public university[25], in New Zealand[26], founded in 1897[27], headquartered in Wellington[28] and Australian National University[14], a public university[29], in Australia[30], founded in 1946[31], headquartered in Canberra[32]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[9], a position[33], in New Zealand[34].

Recognition

Chris Finlayson received the honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[16].

Personal Life

Chris Finlayson was affiliated with the New Zealand National Party[20].

Why It Matters

Chris Finlayson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (224 views/month, #7,096 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Chris Finlayson born?

Chris Finlayson's place of birth was Wellington[2].

What did Chris Finlayson do for work?

Chris Finlayson worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and author[6].

Where did Chris Finlayson go to school?

Chris Finlayson was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[15].

What awards did Chris Finlayson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . electionresults.govt.nz. Retrieved . electionresults.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wgtn.ac.nz. wgtn.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, author
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  2. 18d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Given name Christopher, Francis
    Member of 51st New Zealand Parliament
    Sex or gender male
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