George William Ross

Canadian politician and Premier of Ontario (1841-1914)
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George William Ross

Summary

George William Ross is a human[1]. His place of birth was Middlesex County[2]. He was born on +1841-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on +1914-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], academic administrator[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George William Ross's place of birth was Middlesex County[2].
  • George William Ross died in Toronto[4].
  • George William Ross was born on +1841-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George William Ross died on +1914-03-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[12].
  • Among George William Ross's spouses was Christina Campbell[13].
  • George William Ross was married to Catherine Boston Ross[14].
  • George William Ross was married to Mildred Peel[15].
  • A child of George William Ross was Duncan Campbell Ross[16].
  • George William Ross held citizenship in Canada[17].
  • George William Ross's professions included politician[6].
  • George William Ross's professions included lawyer[7].
  • George William Ross worked as a journalist[8].
  • George William Ross's professions included academic administrator[9].
  • George William Ross worked as a teacher[10].
  • George William Ross held the position of Premier of Ontario[18].
  • George William Ross held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[19].
  • George William Ross held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[20].
  • George William Ross held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[21].
  • George William Ross held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[22].
  • George William Ross held the position of member of the Senate of Canada[23].
  • George William Ross received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • George William Ross's religion is recorded as Presbyterian Church in Canada[25].
  • George William Ross's image is recorded as Honourable GW Ross, Prime Minister for Ontario (HS85-10-12129).jpg[26].
  • George William Ross is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George William Ross was born in Middlesex County[2]. He was born on +1841-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], academic administrator[9], and teacher[10]. Positions held include Premier of Ontario[18], a public office[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; member of the House of Commons of Canada[19], a position[31], in Canada[32]; and member of the Senate of Canada[23], a position[33], in Canada[34].

Recognition

George William Ross received the Knight Bachelor[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Christina Campbell[13], 1842–1872[35]; Catherine Boston Ross[14]; and Mildred Peel[15], a sculptor[36], 1856–1920[37], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[38]. A child of George William Ross was Duncan Campbell Ross[16]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterian Church in Canada[25]. Political affiliations include Ontario Liberal Party[39], a political party[40], in Canada[41], founded in 1857[42], headquartered in Toronto[43] and Liberal Party of Canada[44], a political party[45], in Canada[46], founded in 1861[47], headquartered in Ottawa[48].

Death and Burial

George William Ross died on +1914-03-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Toronto[4]. Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

George William Ross ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was George William Ross born?

George William Ross's place of birth was Middlesex County[2].

Where did George William Ross die?

George William Ross passed away in Toronto[4].

Who was George William Ross married to?

George William Ross's spouses include Christina Campbell[13], Catherine Boston Ross[14], and Mildred Peel[15].

What did George William Ross do for work?

George William Ross worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], journalist[8], academic administrator[9], and teacher[10].

What awards did George William Ross receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [39] . wikidata.org.
  17. [44] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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