James Allen

New Zealand politician and diplomat (1855–1942)
Person human Q3160900
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James Allen

Summary

James Allen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Adelaide[2]. He was born on February 10, 1855[3]. He died in Dunedin[4]. He died on July 28, 1942[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Allen was born in Adelaide[2].
  • James Allen passed away in Dunedin[4].
  • James Allen was born on February 10, 1855[3].
  • James Allen died on July 28, 1942[5].
  • Burial took place at Dunedin Northern Cemetery[9].
  • James Allen held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • James Allen's professions included politician[6].
  • James Allen's professions included diplomat[7].
  • James Allen held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11].
  • James Allen held the position of Minister of Education of New Zealand[12].
  • James Allen held the position of Minister of Finance[13].
  • James Allen held the position of Minister of Finance[14].
  • James Allen held the position of Minister of Defence[15].
  • James Allen held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs[16].
  • James Allen's education included a stint at Clifton College[17].
  • James Allen's education included a stint at St John's College[18].
  • James Allen received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19].
  • James Allen received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • James Allen received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • James Allen is recorded as male[22].
  • James Allen's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • James Allen was affiliated with the New Zealand Reform Party[24].
  • James Allen's Commons category is recorded as James Allen (New Zealand politician)[25].
  • James Allen's family name is recorded as Allen[26].
  • James Allen's given name is recorded as James[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Allen's place of birth was Adelaide[2]. He was born on February 10, 1855[3].

Education

Educated at Clifton College[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1862[30], headquartered in Bristol[31] and St John's College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1511[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11], a position[35], in New Zealand[36]; Minister of Education of New Zealand[12], a position[37], in New Zealand[38], founded in 1878[39]; Minister of Finance[13], a position[40], in New Zealand[41], founded in 1841[42]; Minister of Defence[15], a position[43], in New Zealand[44], founded in 1862[45]; and Minister of Foreign Affairs[16], a position[46], in New Zealand[47], founded in 1919[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1815[51]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[54], in France[55].

Personal Life

James Allen was affiliated with the New Zealand Reform Party[24].

Death and Burial

James Allen died on July 28, 1942[5]. He passed away in Dunedin[4]. Burial took place at Dunedin Northern Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

James Allen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was James Allen born?

James Allen was born in Adelaide[2].

Where did James Allen die?

James Allen died in Dunedin[4].

What did James Allen do for work?

James Allen worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did James Allen go to school?

James Allen was educated at Clifton College[17] and St John's College[18].

What awards did James Allen receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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