Edward Short, Baron Glenamara

British politician (1912-2012)
Person human Q333944
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Edward Short, Baron Glenamara

Summary

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara is a human[1]. He was born in Warcop[2]. He was born on +1912-12-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Hexham[4]. He died on +2012-05-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's place of birth was Warcop[2].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara passed away in Hexham[4].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was born on +1912-12-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara died on +2012-05-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's father was Charles Short[8].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's mother was Mary Short[9].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was married to Jennie Sewell[10].
  • A child of Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was Michael Christian Short[11].
  • A child of Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was Jane Bronwen Short[12].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held the position of Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[15].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held the position of Secretary of State for Education[16].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[17].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held the position of Shadow Leader of the House of Commons[18].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Education[19].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara held the position of Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's education included a stint at College of St Hild and St Bede[21].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was educated at Durham University[22].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara received the honorary doctorate[23].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's coat of arms image is recorded as Glenamara Escutcheon.png[26].
  • Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was affiliated with the Labour Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was born in Warcop[2]. He was born on +1912-12-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Short[8]. His mother was Mary Short[9].

Education

Educated at College of St Hild and St Bede[21] and Durham University[22].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1922[30]; Secretary of State for Education[16], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1992[33]; Leader of the House of Commons[17], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Shadow Leader of the House of Commons[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Shadow Secretary of State for Education[19], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[20], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Recognition

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara received the honorary doctorate[23].

Personal Life

Among Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's spouses was Jennie Sewell[10]. Children include Michael Christian Short[11], b. 1943[43], of United Kingdom[44] and Jane Bronwen Short[12], b. 1945[45]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[27].

Death and Burial

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara died on +2012-05-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hexham[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Edward Short, Baron Glenamara born?

Born in Warcop[2], Edward Short, Baron Glenamara…

Where did Edward Short, Baron Glenamara die?

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara passed away in Hexham[4].

Who were Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's parents?

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's father was Charles Short[8]. Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's mother was Mary Short[9].

Who was Edward Short, Baron Glenamara married to?

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara's spouses include Jennie Sewell[10].

What did Edward Short, Baron Glenamara do for work?

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara worked as politician[6].

Where did Edward Short, Baron Glenamara go to school?

Edward Short, Baron Glenamara was educated at College of St Hild and St Bede[21] and Durham University[22].

What awards did Edward Short, Baron Glenamara receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[23].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at College of St Hild and St Bede, Durham University
    Place of death Hexham
    Military branch British Army
    Mother Mary Short
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