Edward Heath

Summary

Edward Heath is a human^[1]. He was born in Broadstairs^[2]. He was born on July 9, 1916^[3]. He passed away in Salisbury^[4]. He died on July 17, 2005^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], military personnel^[7], journalist^[8], and conductor^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,770 views/month, #3,242 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Edward Heath's place of birth was Broadstairs^[2].
• Edward Heath died in Salisbury^[4].
• Edward Heath was born on July 9, 1916^[3].
• Edward Heath died on July 17, 2005^[5].
• Burial took place at Salisbury Cathedral^[11].
• Edward Heath's father was William George Heath^[12].
• Edward Heath's mother was Edith Anne Pantony^[13].
• Edward Heath held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Edward Heath held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[15].
• Edward Heath worked as a politician^[6].
• Edward Heath worked as a military personnel^[7].
• Edward Heath's professions included journalist^[8].
• Edward Heath's professions included conductor^[9].
• Edward Heath's field of work was politician^[16].
• Edward Heath held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom^[17].
• Edward Heath held the position of Leader of the Opposition^[18].
• Edward Heath held the position of Leader of the Conservative Party^[19].
• Edward Heath held the position of Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer^[20].
• Edward Heath held the position of Secretary of State for Business and Trade^[21].
• Edward Heath held the position of Lord Privy Seal^[22].
• Edward Heath was educated at Balliol College^[23].
• Edward Heath was educated at Chatham House Grammar School^[24].
• Edward Heath was educated at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School^[25].
• Edward Heath received the Charlemagne Prize^[26].
• Edward Heath received the doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1916-07-09^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 2005-07-17^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 5e96247e-3ed2-4421-a65e-1c2329a9191f^[32]

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Origins and Family

Edward Heath's place of birth was Broadstairs^[2]. He was born on July 9, 1916^[3]. His father was William George Heath^[12]. His mother was Edith Anne Pantony^[13].

Education

Educated at Balliol College^[23], Chatham House Grammar School^[24], and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School^[25]. Edward Heath earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Science^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], military personnel^[7], journalist^[8], and conductor^[9]. Edward Heath's field of work was politician^[16]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom^[17], a public office^[34], in United Kingdom^[35], founded in 1721^[36]; Leader of the Opposition^[18], a position^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1807^[39]; Leader of the Conservative Party^[19], a position^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1834^[42]; Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer^[20], a position^[43], in United Kingdom^[44]; Secretary of State for Business and Trade^[21], a position^[45], in United Kingdom^[46], founded in 1963^[47]; and Lord Privy Seal^[22], a position^[48], in United Kingdom^[49], founded in 1307^[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Charlemagne Prize^[26], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University^[27], Robert Schuman Medal^[51], Member of the Order of the British Empire^[52], Knight of the Garter^[53], and honorary doctorate^[54].

Personal Life

Edward Heath's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[55]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party^[56].

Death and Burial

Edward Heath died on July 17, 2005^[5]. He passed away in Salisbury^[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia^[57]. Burial took place at Salisbury Cathedral^[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Heath ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,770 views/month, #3,242 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[58] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[59]

FAQs

Where was Edward Heath born?

Edward Heath was born in Broadstairs^[2].

Where did Edward Heath die?

Edward Heath passed away in Salisbury^[4].

Who were Edward Heath's parents?

Edward Heath's father was William George Heath^[12]. Edward Heath's mother was Edith Anne Pantony^[13].

What did Edward Heath do for work?

Edward Heath worked as politician^[6], military personnel^[7], journalist^[8], and conductor^[9].

Where did Edward Heath go to school?

Edward Heath was educated at Balliol College^[23], Chatham House Grammar School^[24], and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School^[25].

What awards did Edward Heath receive?

Honors received include Charlemagne Prize^[26], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University^[27], Robert Schuman Medal^[51], and Member of the Order of the British Empire^[52].