Harold Wilson
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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]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1916-03-11[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1995-05-24[31]
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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].