Ian Paisley

politician and former church minister (1926-2014)
Person human Q296597
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Ian Paisley

Summary

Ian Paisley is a human[1]. Born in Armagh[2], he… he was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Belfast[4]. He died on +2014-09-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,171 views/month, #6,130 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ian Paisley's place of birth was Armagh[2].
  • Ian Paisley passed away in Belfast[4].
  • Ian Paisley was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ian Paisley died on +2014-09-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Ballygowan[8].
  • Ian Paisley's father was J. Kyle Paisley[9].
  • Ian Paisley's mother was Isabella Turnbull[10].
  • Among Ian Paisley's spouses was Eileen Paisley, Baroness Paisley of St George's[11].
  • A child of Ian Paisley was Ian Paisley Jr[12].
  • A child of Ian Paisley was Sharon Kyle Paisley[13].
  • A child of Ian Paisley was Rhonda Elaine Kyle Paisley[14].
  • A child of Ian Paisley was Cherith Jane Kyle Paisley[15].
  • A child of Ian Paisley was James Cassells Kyle Paisley[16].
  • Ian Paisley held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • English was Ian Paisley's native language[18].
  • Ian Paisley's professions included politician[6].
  • Ian Paisley held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Ian Paisley held the position of First Minister of Northern Ireland[20].
  • Ian Paisley held the position of Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party[21].
  • Ian Paisley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Ian Paisley held the position of member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Ian Paisley held the position of member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Ian Paisley was educated at Union School of Theology[25].
  • Ian Paisley was a member of Orange Order[26].
  • Ian Paisley was a member of 1st Northern Ireland Assembly (1973–1974)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Armagh[2], Ian Paisley… he was born on +1926-04-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was J. Kyle Paisley[9]. His mother was Isabella Turnbull[10]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Ian Paisley was educated at Union School of Theology[25].

Career and Affiliations

Ian Paisley worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; First Minister of Northern Ireland[20]; Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party[21]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 2005[35]; and member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 2001[38].

Personal Life

Ian Paisley was married to Eileen Paisley, Baroness Paisley of St George's[11]. Children include Ian Paisley Jr[12], Sharon Kyle Paisley[13], Rhonda Elaine Kyle Paisley[14], Cherith Jane Kyle Paisley[15], and James Cassells Kyle Paisley[16]. His religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[39]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Unionist Party[40].

Death and Burial

Ian Paisley died on +2014-09-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Belfast[4]. The cause of death was cardiomyopathy[41]. He is buried at Ballygowan[8].

Why It Matters

Ian Paisley ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,171 views/month, #6,130 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ian Paisley born?

Ian Paisley's place of birth was Armagh[2].

Where did Ian Paisley die?

Ian Paisley passed away in Belfast[4].

Who were Ian Paisley's parents?

Ian Paisley's father was J. Kyle Paisley[9]. Ian Paisley's mother was Isabella Turnbull[10].

Who was Ian Paisley married to?

Ian Paisley's spouses include Eileen Paisley, Baroness Paisley of St George's[11].

What did Ian Paisley do for work?

Ian Paisley worked as politician[6].

Where did Ian Paisley go to school?

Ian Paisley was educated at Union School of Theology[25].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [22] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . TheyWorkForYou. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . TheyWorkForYou. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party Democratic Unionist Party
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