George Carey

Anglican bishop (1935-)
Person human Q335458
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George Carey

Summary

George Carey is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 13, 1935[3]. He worked as a politician[4], university teacher[5], and Anglican priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • George Carey was born in London[2].
  • George Carey was born on November 13, 1935[3].
  • George Carey's father was George Thomas Carey[8].
  • George Carey's mother was Ruby Catherine Gurney[9].
  • George Carey was married to Eileen Harmsworth Hood[10].
  • A child of George Carey was Rachel Helen Carey[11].
  • A child of George Carey was Mark Jonathan Carey[12].
  • A child of George Carey was Andrew Stephen Carey[13].
  • A child of George Carey was Elizabeth Ruth Carey[14].
  • George Carey held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • George Carey is identified as part of the British ethnic group[16].
  • George Carey's professions included politician[4].
  • George Carey worked as a university teacher[5].
  • George Carey's professions included Anglican priest[6].
  • George Carey held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • George Carey held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • George Carey's education included a stint at King's College London[19].
  • George Carey received the Royal Victorian Chain[20].
  • George Carey received the Brenz-Medaille in Silber[21].
  • George Carey received the honorary doctorate[22].
  • George Carey's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].
  • George Carey is recorded as male[24].
  • George Carey's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George Carey's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[26].
  • George Carey's Commons category is recorded as George Carey (Archbishop of Canterbury)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Carey's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 13, 1935[3]. His father was George Thomas Carey[8]. His mother was Ruby Catherine Gurney[9]. He is identified as part of the British ethnic group[16].

Education

George Carey's education included a stint at King's College London[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], university teacher[5], and Anglican priest[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and member of the House of Lords[18], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1801[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Victorian Chain[20], an award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1902[35]; Brenz-Medaille in Silber[21]; and honorary doctorate[22], a title of honor[36].

Personal Life

Among George Carey's spouses was Eileen Harmsworth Hood[10]. Children include Rachel Helen Carey[11]; Mark Jonathan Carey[12], b. 1965[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Andrew Stephen Carey[13]; and Elizabeth Ruth Carey[14]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].

Why It Matters

George Carey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (600 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was George Carey born?

George Carey was born in London[2].

Who were George Carey's parents?

George Carey's father was George Thomas Carey[8]. George Carey's mother was Ruby Catherine Gurney[9].

Who was George Carey married to?

George Carey's spouses include Eileen Harmsworth Hood[10].

What did George Carey do for work?

George Carey worked as politician[4], university teacher[5], and Anglican priest[6].

Where did George Carey go to school?

George Carey was educated at King's College London[19].

What awards did George Carey receive?

Honors received include Royal Victorian Chain[20], Brenz-Medaille in Silber[21], and honorary doctorate[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, university teacher, Anglican priest
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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