Dennis Canavan

British politician (born 1942)
Person human Q1189028
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Dennis Canavan

Summary

Dennis Canavan is a human[1]. He was born in Cowdenbeath[2]. He was born on August 8, 1942[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and autobiographer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Dennis Canavan was born in Cowdenbeath[2].
  • Dennis Canavan was born on August 8, 1942[3].
  • Dennis Canavan held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Dennis Canavan's professions included politician[4].
  • Dennis Canavan worked as an autobiographer[5].
  • Dennis Canavan's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[8].
  • Dennis Canavan's education included a stint at St Andrew's College, Drygrange[9].
  • Dennis Canavan is recorded as male[10].
  • Dennis Canavan's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Dennis Canavan was affiliated with the Labour Party[12].
  • Dennis Canavan's family name is recorded as Canavan[13].
  • Dennis Canavan's given name is recorded as Dennis[14].
  • Dennis Canavan's work location is recorded as London[15].
  • Dennis Canavan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • Dennis Canavan's name in native language is recorded as Dennis Canavan[17].
  • Dennis Canavan's candidacy in election is recorded as 1992 United Kingdom general election[18].
  • Dennis Canavan's candidacy in election is recorded as 1983 United Kingdom general election[19].
  • Dennis Canavan's candidacy in election is recorded as 1987 United Kingdom general election[20].
  • Dennis Canavan's candidacy in election is recorded as 1997 United Kingdom general election[21].
  • Dennis Canavan's candidacy in election is recorded as 1979 United Kingdom general election[22].
  • Dennis Canavan's candidacy in election is recorded as October 1974 United Kingdom general election[23].

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Origins and Family

Dennis Canavan's place of birth was Cowdenbeath[2]. He was born on August 8, 1942[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[8], a public university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1583[26], headquartered in Edinburgh[27] and St Andrew's College, Drygrange[9], a Catholic seminary[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1953[30], headquartered in Drygrange House[31].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

Dennis Canavan was affiliated with the Labour Party[12].

Why It Matters

Dennis Canavan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Dennis Canavan born?

Dennis Canavan's place of birth was Cowdenbeath[2].

What did Dennis Canavan do for work?

Dennis Canavan worked as politician[4] and autobiographer[5].

Where did Dennis Canavan go to school?

Dennis Canavan was educated at University of Edinburgh[8] and St Andrew's College, Drygrange[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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