George Barnes

Scottish politician (1859-1940)
Person human Q746232
George Barnes
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George Barnes

Summary

George Barnes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dundee[2]. He was born on January 2, 1859[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 21, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6], engineer[7], and trade unionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dundee[2], George Barnes…
  • George Barnes died in London[4].
  • George Barnes was born on January 2, 1859[3].
  • George Barnes died on April 21, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Fulham Cemetery[10].
  • George Barnes held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • George Barnes's professions included politician[6].
  • George Barnes worked as an engineer[7].
  • George Barnes's professions included trade unionist[8].
  • George Barnes held the position of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions[12].
  • George Barnes held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].
  • George Barnes held the position of Leader of the Labour Party[14].
  • George Barnes held the position of member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • George Barnes held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • George Barnes held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • George Barnes is recorded as male[18].
  • George Barnes's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • George Barnes was affiliated with the Labour Party[20].
  • George Barnes's Commons category is recorded as George Nicoll Barnes[21].
  • George Barnes's family name is recorded as Barnes[22].
  • George Barnes's given name is recorded as George[23].
  • George Barnes's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • George Barnes's depicted by is recorded as George Nicoll Barnes, 1859 - 1940. Statesman. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)[25].
  • George Barnes's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[26].
  • George Barnes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Barnes was born in Dundee[2]. He was born on January 2, 1859[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], engineer[7], and trade unionist[8]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Work and Pensions[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1916[30]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Leader of the Labour Party[14], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1906[35]; member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1918[38]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1910[41]; and member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1910[44].

Personal Life

George Barnes was affiliated with the Labour Party[20].

Death and Burial

George Barnes died on April 21, 1940[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Fulham Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

George Barnes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was George Barnes born?

Born in Dundee[2], George Barnes…

Where did George Barnes die?

George Barnes passed away in London[4].

What did George Barnes do for work?

George Barnes worked as politician[6], engineer[7], and trade unionist[8].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
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  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
  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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name George
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    Member of political party Labour Party
    Place of burial Fulham Cemetery
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