George Reid

Australian politician, 4th Prime Minister of Australia and 12th Premier of New South Wales (1845-1918)
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George Reid

Summary

George Reid is a human[1]. Born in Johnstone[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1845[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 12, 1918[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and barrister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Reid's place of birth was Johnstone[2].
  • George Reid passed away in London[4].
  • George Reid was born on February 25, 1845[3].
  • George Reid died on September 12, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Putney Vale Cemetery[10].
  • Among George Reid's spouses was Flora Reid[11].
  • George Reid held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • George Reid worked as a politician[6].
  • George Reid worked as a diplomat[7].
  • George Reid's professions included barrister[8].
  • George Reid held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[13].
  • George Reid held the position of Premier of New South Wales[14].
  • George Reid held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[15].
  • George Reid held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[16].
  • George Reid held the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[17].
  • George Reid held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[18].
  • George Reid's education included a stint at Wesley College[19].
  • George Reid's education included a stint at Scotch College[20].
  • George Reid received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21].
  • George Reid received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22].
  • George Reid received the Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[23].
  • George Reid received the King's Counsel[24].
  • George Reid is recorded as male[25].
  • George Reid's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • George Reid was affiliated with the Free Trade Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Reid was born in Johnstone[2]. He was born on February 25, 1845[3].

Education

Educated at Wesley College[19], a high school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1866[30] and Scotch College[20], a school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1851[33]. George Reid earned the academic degree of Doctor of Civil Law[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and barrister[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Australia[13], a public office[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1901[37], headquartered in Parkes[38]; Premier of New South Wales[14], a position[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1856[41]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[15], a position[42], in Australia[43]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[16]; Minister for Foreign Affairs (Australia)[17], a position[44], in Australia[45], founded in 1901[46]; and member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[47], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1910[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[23], and King's Counsel[24].

Personal Life

Among George Reid's spouses was Flora Reid[11]. He was affiliated with the Free Trade Party[27].

Death and Burial

George Reid died on September 12, 1918[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[51]. Burial took place at Putney Vale Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Reid include Reid[52], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[53], in Australia[54], founded in 1922[55].

Why It Matters

George Reid ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (185 views/month, #7,164 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Reid[52], a division of the Australian House of Representatives[53], in Australia[54], founded in 1922[55].

FAQs

Where was George Reid born?

George Reid's place of birth was Johnstone[2].

Where did George Reid die?

George Reid passed away in London[4].

Who was George Reid married to?

George Reid's spouses include Flora Reid[11].

What did George Reid do for work?

George Reid worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and barrister[8].

Where did George Reid go to school?

George Reid was educated at Wesley College[19] and Scotch College[20].

What awards did George Reid receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[22], Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[23], and King's Counsel[24].

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  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [51] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [34] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  24. [55] . 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. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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