Don McKinnon
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Summary
Don McKinnon was born on February 27, 1939[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a diplomat[3] and politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Father: Walter McKinnon[6]
- Spouse: Clare de Lore[7]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[8]
- Position held: Member of the New Zealand Parliament[9], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10]
- Educated at: Nelson College[11], Lincoln University[12], Jackson-Reed High School[13]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[14], Order of New Zealand[15], honorary doctor of Auckland University of Technology[16], honorary doctor of Lincoln University[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: New Zealand National Party[19]
- Commons category: Don McKinnon[20]
- Family name: McKinnon[21]
- Given name: Donald[22], Charles[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Sibling: John McKinnon[25], Malcolm McKinnon[26], Ian McKinnon[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[28]
Why It Matters
Don McKinnon has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Don McKinnon born?
Don McKinnon's place of birth was London[2].
Who were Don McKinnon's parents?
Don McKinnon's father was Walter McKinnon[6].
Who was Don McKinnon married to?
Don McKinnon's spouses include Clare de Lore[7].
What did Don McKinnon do for work?
Don McKinnon worked as a diplomat[3] and politician[4].
Where did Don McKinnon go to school?
Don McKinnon was educated at Nelson College[11], Lincoln University[12], and Jackson-Reed High School[13].
What awards did Don McKinnon receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[14], Order of New Zealand[15], honorary doctor of Auckland University of Technology[16], and honorary doctor of Lincoln University[17].