David Blunkett

British politician (born 1947)
Person human Q264196
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David Blunkett

Summary

David Blunkett is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on June 6, 1947[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and diarist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (545 views/month, #6,997 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • David Blunkett's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
  • David Blunkett was born on June 6, 1947[3].
  • David Blunkett was born on June 1947[7].
  • David Blunkett held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • David Blunkett's professions included politician[4].
  • David Blunkett worked as a diarist[5].
  • David Blunkett held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9].
  • David Blunkett held the position of member of the House of Lords[10].
  • David Blunkett was educated at University of Sheffield[11].
  • David Blunkett's education included a stint at Royal National College for the Blind[12].
  • David Blunkett was educated at The Sheffield College[13].
  • David Blunkett received the honorary doctorate[14].
  • David Blunkett is recorded as male[15].
  • David Blunkett's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • David Blunkett was affiliated with the Labour Party[17].
  • David Blunkett's Commons category is recorded as David Blunkett[18].
  • David Blunkett's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[19].
  • David Blunkett's family name is recorded as Blunkett[20].
  • David Blunkett's given name is recorded as David[21].
  • David Blunkett's official website is recorded as http://davidblunkett.typepad.com/rt_hon_david_blunkett_mp/[22].
  • David Blunkett's work location is recorded as London[23].
  • David Blunkett's medical condition is recorded as blindness[24].
  • David Blunkett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • David Blunkett's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'David Blunkett'}[26].
  • David Blunkett's candidacy in election is recorded as 2010 United Kingdom general election[27].

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Origins and Family

David Blunkett was born in Sheffield[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 6, 1947[3] and June 1947[7].

Education

Educated at University of Sheffield[11], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1905[30], headquartered in Sheffield[31]; Royal National College for the Blind[12], an academic institution[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1871[34]; and The Sheffield College[13], a further education college[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1993[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and diarist[5]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39] and member of the House of Lords[10], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42].

Recognition

David Blunkett received the honorary doctorate[14].

Personal Life

David Blunkett was affiliated with the Labour Party[17].

Why It Matters

David Blunkett ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (545 views/month, #6,997 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was David Blunkett born?

David Blunkett was born in Sheffield[2].

What did David Blunkett do for work?

David Blunkett worked as politician[4] and diarist[5].

Where did David Blunkett go to school?

David Blunkett was educated at University of Sheffield[11], Royal National College for the Blind[12], and The Sheffield College[13].

What awards did David Blunkett receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . 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
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Sheffield, Royal National College for the Blind, The Sheffield College
    Occupation politician, diarist
    Award received honorary doctorate
    Award received
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