Ernest Brown

British politician (1881-1962)
Person human Q5392836
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Ernest Brown

Summary

Ernest Brown is a human[1]. His place of birth was Torquay[2]. He was born on August 27, 1881[3]. He died on February 16, 1962[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Torquay[2], Ernest Brown…
  • Ernest Brown was born on August 27, 1881[3].
  • Ernest Brown died on February 16, 1962[4].
  • Ernest Brown held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Ernest Brown held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Ernest Brown's professions included politician[5].
  • Ernest Brown held the position of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[9].
  • Ernest Brown held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[10].
  • Ernest Brown held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Ernest Brown held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Ernest Brown held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Ernest Brown held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Ernest Brown received the Military Cross[15].
  • Ernest Brown is recorded as male[16].
  • Ernest Brown's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ernest Brown was affiliated with the Liberal Party[18].
  • Ernest Brown's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Ernest Brown was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Ernest Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[21].
  • Ernest Brown's given name is recorded as Ernest[22].
  • Ernest Brown's work location is recorded as London[23].
  • Ernest Brown's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Ernest Brown's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Ernest Brown'}[25].
  • Ernest Brown's different from is recorded as Ernest William Brown[26].
  • Ernest Brown's candidacy in election is recorded as 1918 United Kingdom general election[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest Brown's place of birth was Torquay[2]. He was born on August 27, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Ernest Brown's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[9], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1361[30]; Secretary of State for Scotland[10], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1705[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1935[38]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1931[41]; and member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1929[44].

Recognition

Ernest Brown received the Military Cross[15].

Personal Life

Ernest Brown was affiliated with the Liberal Party[18].

Death and Burial

Ernest Brown died on February 16, 1962[4].

Why It Matters

Ernest Brown ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Brown born?

Ernest Brown's place of birth was Torquay[2].

What did Ernest Brown do for work?

Ernest Brown worked as politician[5].

What awards did Ernest Brown receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  13. [5] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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