Donald McLean

New Zealand politician and government official (1820–1877)
Person human Q5294853
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Donald McLean

Summary

Donald McLean is a human[1]. Born in Tiree[2], he… he was born on October 27, 1820[3]. He died in Napier[4]. He died on January 5, 1877[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tiree[2], Donald McLean…
  • Donald McLean passed away in Napier[4].
  • Donald McLean was born on October 27, 1820[3].
  • Donald McLean died on January 5, 1877[5].
  • A child of Donald McLean was Douglas Maclean[8].
  • Donald McLean held citizenship in Colony of New Zealand[9].
  • Donald McLean's professions included politician[6].
  • Donald McLean held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10].
  • Donald McLean held the position of Minister of Defence[11].
  • Donald McLean held the position of Minister for Māori Development[12].
  • Donald McLean received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].
  • Donald McLean is recorded as male[14].
  • Donald McLean's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Donald McLean's Commons category is recorded as Donald McLean (New Zealand politician)[16].
  • Donald McLean's honorific prefix is recorded as The Honourable[17].
  • Donald McLean's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[18].
  • Donald McLean's family name is recorded as McLean[19].
  • Donald McLean's given name is recorded as Donald[20].
  • Donald McLean's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Donald McLean's described by source is recorded as The Dictionary of Australasian Biography[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Donald McLean's place of birth was Tiree[2]. He was born on October 27, 1820[3].

Career and Affiliations

Donald McLean worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10], a position[23], in New Zealand[24]; Minister of Defence[11], a position[25], in New Zealand[26], founded in 1862[27]; and Minister for Māori Development[12], a position[28], in New Zealand[29], founded in 1858[30].

Recognition

Donald McLean received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].

Personal Life

A child of Donald McLean was Douglas Maclean[8].

Death and Burial

Donald McLean died on January 5, 1877[5]. He passed away in Napier[4].

Why It Matters

Donald McLean ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Donald McLean born?

Born in Tiree[2], Donald McLean…

Where did Donald McLean die?

Donald McLean died in Napier[4].

What did Donald McLean do for work?

Donald McLean worked as politician[6].

What awards did Donald McLean receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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