David Peterson

20th Premier of the Province of Ontario, Canada
Person human Q1176105
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David Peterson

Summary

David Peterson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on December 28, 1943[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toronto[2], David Peterson…
  • David Peterson was born on December 28, 1943[3].
  • David Peterson held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • David Peterson's professions included politician[4].
  • David Peterson's professions included lawyer[5].
  • David Peterson was educated at Western University[8].
  • David Peterson's education included a stint at Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law[9].
  • David Peterson's education included a stint at University of Toronto[10].
  • David Peterson's education included a stint at London Central Secondary School[11].
  • David Peterson received the Order of Ontario[12].
  • David Peterson received the Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[13].
  • David Peterson is recorded as male[14].
  • David Peterson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David Peterson was affiliated with the Ontario Liberal Party[16].
  • David Peterson's Commons category is recorded as David Peterson[17].
  • David Peterson's family name is recorded as Peterson[18].
  • David Peterson's given name is recorded as David[19].
  • David Peterson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • David Peterson's name in native language is recorded as David Peterson[21].
  • David Peterson's different from is recorded as Q136649338[22].
  • David Peterson's sibling is recorded as Jim Peterson[23].
  • David Peterson's sibling is recorded as Tim Peterson[24].
  • David Peterson's candidacy in election is recorded as Q141239690[25].
  • David Peterson's candidacy in election is recorded as Q141239848[26].

Body

Origins and Family

David Peterson was born in Toronto[2]. He was born on December 28, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at Western University[8], a public research university[27], in Canada[28], founded in 1878[29], headquartered in London[30]; Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law[9], a faculty[31], in Canada[32]; University of Toronto[10], a public research university[33], in Canada[34], founded in 1827[35], headquartered in Toronto[36]; and London Central Secondary School[11], a secondary school[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1877[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and lawyer[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Ontario[12], a state order[40], in Canada[41], founded in 1986[42] and Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[13], an award[43], in Canada[44].

Personal Life

David Peterson was affiliated with the Ontario Liberal Party[16].

Why It Matters

David Peterson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was David Peterson born?

Born in Toronto[2], David Peterson…

What did David Peterson do for work?

David Peterson worked as politician[4] and lawyer[5].

Where did David Peterson go to school?

David Peterson was educated at Western University[8], Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law[9], University of Toronto[10], and London Central Secondary School[11].

What awards did David Peterson receive?

Honors received include Order of Ontario[12] and Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] ↑ . 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. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Caddyshack01 · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Candidacy in election → Q141239690, Q141239848
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  2. 22w ago · Bob08 · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Toronto
    Sex or gender → male
    Family name → Peterson
    Member of political party → Ontario Liberal Party
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1889]]: [[Q136649338]]"
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