Erik Nielsen

Canadian politician (1924-2008)
Person human Q929579
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Erik Nielsen

Summary

Erik Nielsen is a human[1]. Born in Regina[2], he… he was born on +1924-02-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Kelowna[4]. He died on +2008-09-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (562 views/month, #6,947 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erik Nielsen was born in Regina[2].
  • Erik Nielsen passed away in Kelowna[4].
  • Erik Nielsen was born on +1924-02-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erik Nielsen died on +2008-09-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Erik Nielsen held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Erik Nielsen's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Erik Nielsen worked as a politician[7].
  • Erik Nielsen held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of Canada[10].
  • Erik Nielsen held the position of Minister of National Defence[11].
  • Erik Nielsen held the position of President of the King's Privy Council for Canada[12].
  • Erik Nielsen held the position of Minister of Public Works[13].
  • Erik Nielsen held the position of Leader of the Official Opposition[14].
  • Erik Nielsen held the position of Minister of National Defence[15].
  • Erik Nielsen received the Distinguished Flying Cross[16].
  • Erik Nielsen is recorded as male[17].
  • Erik Nielsen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Erik Nielsen was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[19].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].
  • Erik Nielsen's family name is recorded as Nielsen[21].
  • Erik Nielsen's given name is recorded as Erik[22].
  • Erik Nielsen's work location is recorded as Ottawa[23].
  • Erik Nielsen's relative is recorded as Jean Hersholt[24].
  • Erik Nielsen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Erik Nielsen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Erik Nielsen's sibling is recorded as Leslie Nielsen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Regina[2], Erik Nielsen… he was born on +1924-02-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Deputy Prime Minister of Canada[10], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1977[30]; Minister of National Defence[11], a position[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1923[33]; President of the King's Privy Council for Canada[12], a position[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1867[36]; Minister of Public Works[13], a position[37], in Canada[38]; Leader of the Official Opposition[14], a position[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1873[41]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[42], a position[43], in Canada[44].

Recognition

Erik Nielsen received the Distinguished Flying Cross[16].

Personal Life

Erik Nielsen was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[19].

Death and Burial

Erik Nielsen died on +2008-09-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kelowna[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[20].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Erik Nielsen include Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport[45], an international airport[46], in Canada[47].

Why It Matters

Erik Nielsen ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (562 views/month, #6,947 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport[45], an international airport[46], in Canada[47].

FAQs

Where was Erik Nielsen born?

Erik Nielsen's place of birth was Regina[2].

Where did Erik Nielsen die?

Erik Nielsen died in Kelowna[4].

What did Erik Nielsen do for work?

Erik Nielsen worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Erik Nielsen receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [42] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . theglobeandmail.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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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  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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Nielsen
    Country of citizenship Canada
    Award received Distinguished Flying Cross
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