Edgar Whitehead

Prime Minister of Rhodesia (1905-1971)
Person human Q1284218
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Edgar Whitehead

Summary

Edgar Whitehead is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on February 8, 1905[3]. He died in Newbury[4]. He died on September 22, 1971[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Whitehead's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Edgar Whitehead died in Newbury[4].
  • Edgar Whitehead was born on February 8, 1905[3].
  • Edgar Whitehead died on September 22, 1971[5].
  • Edgar Whitehead's father was James Beethom Whitehead[8].
  • Edgar Whitehead's mother was Marian Cecilia Brodrick[9].
  • Edgar Whitehead held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Edgar Whitehead held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edgar Whitehead's professions included politician[6].
  • Edgar Whitehead held the position of Prime Minister of Rhodesia[12].
  • Edgar Whitehead was educated at Shrewsbury School[13].
  • Edgar Whitehead's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[14].
  • Edgar Whitehead received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Edgar Whitehead received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Edgar Whitehead is recorded as male[17].
  • Edgar Whitehead's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edgar Whitehead was affiliated with the United Federal Party[19].
  • Edgar Whitehead's Commons category is recorded as Edgar Whitehead[20].
  • The cause of death was cancer[21].
  • Edgar Whitehead's family name is recorded as Whitehead[22].
  • Edgar Whitehead's given name is recorded as Edgar[23].
  • Edgar Whitehead's work location is recorded as Gweru[24].
  • Edgar Whitehead's work location is recorded as Harare[25].
  • Edgar Whitehead's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Edgar Whitehead's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Edgar Whitehead's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on February 8, 1905[3]. His father was James Beethom Whitehead[8]. His mother was Marian Cecilia Brodrick[9].

Education

Educated at Shrewsbury School[13], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1552[30] and University College, Oxford[14], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1249[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Edgar Whitehead's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Prime Minister of Rhodesia[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38].

Personal Life

Edgar Whitehead was affiliated with the United Federal Party[19].

Death and Burial

Edgar Whitehead died on September 22, 1971[5]. He died in Newbury[4]. The cause of death was cancer[21].

Why It Matters

Edgar Whitehead ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Edgar Whitehead born?

Edgar Whitehead's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Edgar Whitehead die?

Edgar Whitehead passed away in Newbury[4].

Who were Edgar Whitehead's parents?

Edgar Whitehead's father was James Beethom Whitehead[8]. Edgar Whitehead's mother was Marian Cecilia Brodrick[9].

What did Edgar Whitehead do for work?

Edgar Whitehead worked as politician[6].

Where did Edgar Whitehead go to school?

Edgar Whitehead was educated at Shrewsbury School[13] and University College, Oxford[14].

What awards did Edgar Whitehead receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15] and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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