Gordon Coates
New Zealand politician (1878–1943)
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Summary
Gordon Coates was born on February 3, 1878[1], in Ruatuna[2]. He died on May 27, 1943[3], in Wellington[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and farmer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[9]
- Position held: Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10], Minister of Finance[11], Prime Minister of New Zealand[12], Minister of Justice[13], Minister of Foreign Affairs[14], Minister for Māori Development[15]
- Award received: Military Cross[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: New Zealand Reform Party[18]
- Commons category: Joseph Gordon Coates[19]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[20]
- Family name: Coates[21]
- Given name: Joseph[22], Gordon[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Number of children: 5[25]
- Significant person: Helen Sissons Douglas Massey[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[27]
Why It Matters
Gordon Coates has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Gordon Coates born?
Gordon Coates's place of birth was Ruatuna[2].
Where did Gordon Coates die?
Gordon Coates passed away in Wellington[4].
What did Gordon Coates do for work?
Gordon Coates worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and farmer[7].
What awards did Gordon Coates receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[16].