Harold Wilson

Summary

Harold Wilson is a human^[1]. He was born in Huddersfield^[2]. He was born on March 11, 1916^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on May 24, 1995^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], Esperantist^[7], and statistician^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,814 views/month, #1,428 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Harold Wilson's place of birth was Huddersfield^[2].
• Harold Wilson died in London^[4].
• Harold Wilson was born on March 11, 1916^[3].
• Harold Wilson died on May 24, 1995^[5].
• Harold Wilson died on May 23, 1995^[10].
• Burial took place at Cornwall^[11].
• Harold Wilson's father was James Herbert Wilson^[12].
• Harold Wilson's mother was Ethel Seddon^[13].
• Among Harold Wilson's spouses was Mary Wilson, Baroness Wilson of Rievaulx^[14].
• A child of Harold Wilson was Robin Wilson^[15].
• A child of Harold Wilson was Giles Wilson^[16].
• Harold Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[17].
• Harold Wilson worked as a politician^[6].
• Harold Wilson's professions included Esperantist^[7].
• Harold Wilson worked as a statistician^[8].
• Harold Wilson's field of work was politics^[18].
• Harold Wilson held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom^[19].
• Harold Wilson held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom^[20].
• Harold Wilson held the position of Leader of the Opposition^[21].
• Harold Wilson held the position of Leader of the Labour Party^[22].
• Harold Wilson held the position of Shadow Foreign Secretary^[23].
• Harold Wilson held the position of Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer^[24].
• Among Harold Wilson's employers was University of Oxford^[25].
• Harold Wilson's education included a stint at Jesus College^[26].
• Harold Wilson's education included a stint at Wirral Grammar School for Boys^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1916-03-11^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1995-05-24^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: 69e79cbe-7279-498d-80ea-87126c0f3b58^[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Harold Wilson was born in Huddersfield^[2]. He was born on March 11, 1916^[3]. His father was James Herbert Wilson^[12]. His mother was Ethel Seddon^[13].

Education

Educated at Jesus College^[26] and Wirral Grammar School for Boys^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], Esperantist^[7], and statistician^[8]. Harold Wilson's field of work was politics^[18]. He was employed by University of Oxford^[25]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom^[19], a public office^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1721^[35]; Leader of the Opposition^[21], a position^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1807^[38]; Leader of the Labour Party^[22], a position^[39], in United Kingdom^[40], founded in 1906^[41]; Shadow Foreign Secretary^[23], a position^[42], in United Kingdom^[43], founded in 1955^[44]; Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer^[24], a position^[45], in United Kingdom^[46]; and President of the Board of Trade^[47], a position^[48], in United Kingdom^[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[50], honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University^[51], Order of the Garter^[52], Financial Times Person of the Year^[53], and honorary doctorate^[54].

Personal Life

Harold Wilson was married to Mary Wilson, Baroness Wilson of Rievaulx^[14]. Children include Robin Wilson^[15] and Giles Wilson^[16]. Religious affiliations include Congregational churches^[55] and congregationalist polity^[56]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party^[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 24, 1995^[5] and May 23, 1995^[10]. Harold Wilson passed away in London^[4]. Recorded cause of death include colorectal cancer^[58] and Alzheimer's disease^[59]. Burial took place at Cornwall^[11].

Why It Matters

Harold Wilson ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,814 views/month, #1,428 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

FAQs

Where was Harold Wilson born?

Harold Wilson was born in Huddersfield^[2].

Where did Harold Wilson die?

Harold Wilson died in London^[4].

Who were Harold Wilson's parents?

Harold Wilson's father was James Herbert Wilson^[12]. Harold Wilson's mother was Ethel Seddon^[13].

Who was Harold Wilson married to?

Harold Wilson's spouses include Mary Wilson, Baroness Wilson of Rievaulx^[14].

What did Harold Wilson do for work?

Harold Wilson worked as politician^[6], Esperantist^[7], and statistician^[8].

Where did Harold Wilson go to school?

Harold Wilson was educated at Jesus College^[26] and Wirral Grammar School for Boys^[27].

What awards did Harold Wilson receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[50], honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University^[51], Order of the Garter^[52], and Financial Times Person of the Year^[53].