Jack Ferguson

New South Wales politician
Person human Q6112449
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Jack Ferguson

Summary

Jack Ferguson is a human[1]. He was born in Zetland[2]. He was born on September 4, 1924[3]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. He died on September 17, 2002[5]. He worked as a politician[6], trade unionist[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jack Ferguson's place of birth was Zetland[2].
  • Jack Ferguson died in Sydney[4].
  • Jack Ferguson was born on September 4, 1924[3].
  • Jack Ferguson died on September 17, 2002[5].
  • A child of Jack Ferguson was Laurie Ferguson[10].
  • A child of Jack Ferguson was Martin Ferguson[11].
  • Jack Ferguson held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Jack Ferguson worked as a politician[6].
  • Jack Ferguson worked as a trade unionist[7].
  • Jack Ferguson's professions included soldier[8].
  • Jack Ferguson held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[13].
  • Jack Ferguson held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[14].
  • Jack Ferguson held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[15].
  • Jack Ferguson held the position of Leader of the Opposition[16].
  • Jack Ferguson held the position of Deputy Premier of New South Wales[17].
  • Jack Ferguson held the position of Secretary for Public Works[18].
  • Jack Ferguson's education included a stint at Parramatta Marist High School[19].
  • Jack Ferguson received the Officer of the Order of Australia[20].
  • Jack Ferguson is recorded as male[21].
  • Jack Ferguson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jack Ferguson was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)[23].
  • The cause of death was mesothelioma[24].
  • Jack Ferguson's family name is recorded as Ferguson[25].
  • Jack Ferguson's given name is recorded as Jack[26].
  • Jack Ferguson's given name is recorded as Q1574910[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zetland[2], Jack Ferguson… he was born on September 4, 1924[3].

Education

Jack Ferguson's education included a stint at Parramatta Marist High School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], trade unionist[7], and soldier[8]. Positions held include Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[13]; Leader of the Opposition[16], a position[28], in Australia[29]; Deputy Premier of New South Wales[17], a position[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1932[32]; Secretary for Public Works[18], a minister[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1859[35]; Minister for Ports and Waterways[36], a position[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1975[39]; and Minister for Homes[40], a public office[41], in Australia[42], founded in 1919[43].

Recognition

Jack Ferguson received the Officer of the Order of Australia[20].

Personal Life

Children include Laurie Ferguson[10], a politician[44], b. 1952[45], of Australia[46] and Martin Ferguson[11], a politician[47], b. 1953[48], of Australia[49], awarded the Member of the Order of Australia[50]. Jack Ferguson was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)[23].

Death and Burial

Jack Ferguson died on September 17, 2002[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. The cause of death was mesothelioma[24].

Why It Matters

Jack Ferguson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Jack Ferguson born?

Born in Zetland[2], Jack Ferguson…

Where did Jack Ferguson die?

Jack Ferguson died in Sydney[4].

What did Jack Ferguson do for work?

Jack Ferguson worked as politician[6], trade unionist[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Jack Ferguson go to school?

Jack Ferguson was educated at Parramatta Marist High School[19].

What awards did Jack Ferguson receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Australia[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  12. [36] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  13. [40] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . workers.labor.net.au. Retrieved . workers.labor.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Former Members – Parliament of NSW. wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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