David Fairbairn

Australian politician
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David Fairbairn

Summary

David Fairbairn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Claygate[2]. He was born on +1917-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Canberra[4]. He died on +1994-06-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], air force officer[7], ambassador[8], and farmer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • David Fairbairn's place of birth was Claygate[2].
  • David Fairbairn passed away in Canberra[4].
  • David Fairbairn was born on +1917-03-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David Fairbairn died on +1994-06-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • David Fairbairn's father was Clive Prell Fairbairn[11].
  • David Fairbairn's mother was Marjorie Rose Fairbairn[12].
  • David Fairbairn held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • David Fairbairn's professions included politician[6].
  • David Fairbairn worked as an air force officer[7].
  • David Fairbairn worked as an ambassador[8].
  • David Fairbairn's professions included farmer[9].
  • David Fairbairn held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[14].
  • David Fairbairn was educated at University of Cambridge[15].
  • David Fairbairn's education included a stint at Jesus College[16].
  • David Fairbairn received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • David Fairbairn received the Distinguished Flying Cross[18].
  • David Fairbairn's image is recorded as David Fairbairn 1969 (cropped).jpg[19].
  • David Fairbairn is recorded as male[20].
  • David Fairbairn's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • David Fairbairn was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[22].
  • David Fairbairn's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 93247126[23].
  • David Fairbairn's military branch is recorded as Royal Australian Air Force[24].
  • David Fairbairn's Commons category is recorded as David Fairbairn[25].
  • David Fairbairn's military, police or special rank is recorded as flight lieutenant[26].
  • David Fairbairn's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03cjrgb[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Claygate[2], David Fairbairn… he was born on +1917-03-03T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Clive Prell Fairbairn[11]. His mother was Marjorie Rose Fairbairn[12].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[15], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Jesus College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1496[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], air force officer[7], ambassador[8], and farmer[9]. David Fairbairn held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Distinguished Flying Cross[18], a cross[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1918[40].

Personal Life

David Fairbairn was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Australia[22].

Death and Burial

David Fairbairn died on +1994-06-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Canberra[4].

Why It Matters

David Fairbairn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was David Fairbairn born?

Born in Claygate[2], David Fairbairn…

Where did David Fairbairn die?

David Fairbairn passed away in Canberra[4].

Who were David Fairbairn's parents?

David Fairbairn's father was Clive Prell Fairbairn[11]. David Fairbairn's mother was Marjorie Rose Fairbairn[12].

What did David Fairbairn do for work?

David Fairbairn worked as politician[6], air force officer[7], ambassador[8], and farmer[9].

Where did David Fairbairn go to school?

David Fairbairn was educated at University of Cambridge[15] and Jesus College[16].

What awards did David Fairbairn receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17] and Distinguished Flying Cross[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . 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
  13. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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