Denis Blundell

12th Governor-General of New Zealand from 1972 to 1977
Person human Q4087976
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Denis Blundell

Summary

Denis Blundell is a human[1]. Born in Wellington[2], he… he was born on +1907-05-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Townsville[4]. He died on +1984-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cricketer[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Denis Blundell was born in Wellington[2].
  • Denis Blundell died in Townsville[4].
  • Denis Blundell was born on +1907-05-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Denis Blundell died on +1984-09-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Purewa Cemetery[11].
  • Among Denis Blundell's spouses was June Blundell[12].
  • Denis Blundell held citizenship in New Zealand[13].
  • Denis Blundell worked as a cricketer[6].
  • Denis Blundell's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Denis Blundell worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Denis Blundell worked as a politician[9].
  • Denis Blundell held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[14].
  • Denis Blundell's education included a stint at Trinity College[15].
  • Denis Blundell's education included a stint at Waitaki Boys' High School[16].
  • Denis Blundell received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Denis Blundell received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18].
  • Denis Blundell received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].
  • Denis Blundell's image is recorded as Sir Denis Blundell.jpg[20].
  • Denis Blundell is recorded as male[21].
  • Denis Blundell's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Denis Blundell's Commons category is recorded as Denis Blundell[23].
  • Denis Blundell's sport is recorded as cricket[24].
  • Denis Blundell's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/053z2d[25].
  • Denis Blundell's family name is recorded as Blundell[26].
  • Denis Blundell's given name is recorded as Denis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wellington[2], Denis Blundell… he was born on +1907-05-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Waitaki Boys' High School[16], a high school[32], in New Zealand[33], founded in 1883[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cricketer[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9]. Denis Blundell held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40].

Personal Life

Denis Blundell was married to June Blundell[12].

Death and Burial

Denis Blundell died on +1984-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Townsville[4]. Burial took place at Purewa Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Denis Blundell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Denis Blundell born?

Born in Wellington[2], Denis Blundell…

Where did Denis Blundell die?

Denis Blundell passed away in Townsville[4].

Who was Denis Blundell married to?

Denis Blundell's spouses include June Blundell[12].

What did Denis Blundell do for work?

Denis Blundell worked as cricketer[6], diplomat[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9].

Where did Denis Blundell go to school?

Denis Blundell was educated at Trinity College[15] and Waitaki Boys' High School[16].

What awards did Denis Blundell receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[18], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . purewa.co.nz. Retrieved . purewa.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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 sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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