Gordon Coates

New Zealand politician (1878–1943)
Person human Q731342
Gordon Coates
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Gordon Coates

Summary

Gordon Coates is a human[1]. Born in Ruatuna[2], he… he was born on February 3, 1878[3]. He died in Wellington[4]. He died on May 27, 1943[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ruatuna[2], Gordon Coates…
  • Gordon Coates died in Wellington[4].
  • Gordon Coates was born on February 3, 1878[3].
  • Gordon Coates died on May 27, 1943[5].
  • Gordon Coates held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • Gordon Coates's professions included politician[6].
  • Gordon Coates's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Gordon Coates's professions included farmer[8].
  • Gordon Coates held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11].
  • Gordon Coates held the position of Minister of Finance[12].
  • Gordon Coates held the position of Prime Minister of New Zealand[13].
  • Gordon Coates held the position of Minister of Justice[14].
  • Gordon Coates held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[15].
  • Gordon Coates held the position of Minister for Māori Development[16].
  • Gordon Coates received the Military Cross[17].
  • Gordon Coates is recorded as male[18].
  • Gordon Coates's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gordon Coates was affiliated with the New Zealand Reform Party[20].
  • Gordon Coates's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Gordon Coates[21].
  • Gordon Coates was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Gordon Coates's family name is recorded as Coates[23].
  • Gordon Coates's given name is recorded as Joseph[24].
  • Gordon Coates's given name is recorded as Gordon[25].
  • Gordon Coates's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+5'}[26].
  • Gordon Coates's significant person is recorded as Helen Sissons Douglas Massey[27].

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Origins and Family

Gordon Coates was born in Ruatuna[2]. He was born on February 3, 1878[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11], a position[28], in New Zealand[29]; Minister of Finance[12], a position[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1841[32]; Prime Minister of New Zealand[13], a public office[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1856[35]; Minister of Justice[14], a position[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1870[38]; Minister of Foreign Affairs[15], a position[39], in New Zealand[40], founded in 1919[41]; and Minister for Māori Development[16], a position[42], in New Zealand[43], founded in 1858[44].

Recognition

Gordon Coates received the Military Cross[17].

Personal Life

Gordon Coates was affiliated with the New Zealand Reform Party[20].

Death and Burial

Gordon Coates died on May 27, 1943[5]. He died in Wellington[4].

Why It Matters

Gordon Coates ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Coates born?

Born in Ruatuna[2], Gordon Coates…

Where did Gordon Coates die?

Gordon Coates passed away in Wellington[4].

What did Gordon Coates do for work?

Gordon Coates worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and farmer[8].

What awards did Gordon Coates receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . New Zealand Heritage List. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [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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