Donald Maclean

British politician (1864-1932)
Person human Q5294786
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Donald Maclean

Summary

Donald Maclean is a human[1]. Born in Farnworth[2], he… he was born on January 9, 1864[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 15, 1932[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Donald Maclean's place of birth was Farnworth[2].
  • Donald Maclean passed away in London[4].
  • Donald Maclean was born on January 9, 1864[3].
  • Donald Maclean died on June 15, 1932[5].
  • Donald Maclean's father was John Maclean[8].
  • Donald Maclean's mother was Agnes Macmellin[9].
  • Among Donald Maclean's spouses was Gwendoline Margaret Devitt[10].
  • A child of Donald Maclean was Donald Maclean[11].
  • A child of Donald Maclean was Ian Maclean[12].
  • A child of Donald Maclean was Alan Duart Maclean[13].
  • A child of Donald Maclean was Andrew Ewen Maclean[14].
  • A child of Donald Maclean was Nancy Jean Maclean[15].
  • Donald Maclean held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Donald Maclean held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Donald Maclean's professions included politician[6].
  • Donald Maclean held the position of Leader of the Opposition[18].
  • Donald Maclean held the position of Secretary of State for Education[19].
  • Donald Maclean held the position of president of the Liberal Party[20].
  • Donald Maclean held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Donald Maclean held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Donald Maclean held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Donald Maclean received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • Donald Maclean is recorded as male[25].
  • Donald Maclean's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Donald Maclean was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Donald Maclean was born in Farnworth[2]. He was born on January 9, 1864[3]. His father was John Maclean[8]. His mother was Agnes Macmellin[9].

Career and Affiliations

Donald Maclean worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; Secretary of State for Education[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1992[33]; president of the Liberal Party[20], a position[34], founded in 1877[35]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1931[40]; and member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1929[43].

Recognition

Donald Maclean received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].

Personal Life

Donald Maclean was married to Gwendoline Margaret Devitt[10]. Children include he[11], a diplomat[44], 1913–1983[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Order of the Red Banner[47], specialised in espionage[48]; Ian Maclean[12], 1908–1943[49]; Alan Duart Maclean[13], 1924–2006[50]; Andrew Ewen Maclean[14], 1909–1969[51]; and Nancy Jean Maclean[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[27].

Death and Burial

Donald Maclean died on June 15, 1932[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Donald Maclean ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Donald Maclean born?

Donald Maclean was born in Farnworth[2].

Where did Donald Maclean die?

Donald Maclean died in London[4].

Who were Donald Maclean's parents?

Donald Maclean's father was John Maclean[8]. Donald Maclean's mother was Agnes Macmellin[9].

Who was Donald Maclean married to?

Donald Maclean's spouses include Gwendoline Margaret Devitt[10].

What did Donald Maclean do for work?

Donald Maclean worked as politician[6].

What awards did Donald Maclean receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].

References

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  1. [2] . liberalhistory.org.uk. liberalhistory.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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