James Callaghan

former prime minister of the United Kingdom (1912–2005)
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James Callaghan was born on March 27, 1912, in Copnor[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. He was a United Kingdom citizen and worked as an economist, politician, and trade unionist[12]. His father was James Callaghan and his mother was Charlotte Gertrude Cundy[5][5]. He married Audrey Callaghan, Baroness Callaghan of Cardiff, in 1938 and remained married until his death in 2005. They had three children: Margaret Jay, Baroness Jay of Paddington, Julia Elizabeth Callaghan, and Michael James Callaghan[12][5].

Callaghan held several high-ranking political positions, including Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979. He also served as Leader of the Opposition from 1979 to 1980, Leader of the Labour Party from 1976 to 1980, and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 1974 to 1976. He received the Order of the Garter and an honorary doctorate[13].

James Callaghan died on March 26, 2005, in East Sussex[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][10]. The cause of death was pneumonia.

James Callaghan

Summary

James Callaghan is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copnor[2]. He was born on March 27, 1912[3]. He died in East Sussex[4]. He died on March 26, 2005[5]. He worked as an economist[6], politician[7], and trade unionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,352 views/month, #1,534 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James Callaghan's place of birth was Copnor[2].
  • James Callaghan died in East Sussex[4].
  • James Callaghan was born on March 27, 1912[3].
  • James Callaghan died on March 26, 2005[5].
  • James Callaghan's father was James Callaghan[10].
  • James Callaghan's mother was Charlotte Gertrude Cundy[11].
  • Among James Callaghan's spouses was Audrey Callaghan, Baroness Callaghan of Cardiff[12].
  • A child of James Callaghan was Margaret Jay, Baroness Jay of Paddington[13].
  • A child of James Callaghan was Julia Elizabeth Callaghan[14].
  • A child of James Callaghan was Michael James Callaghan[15].
  • James Callaghan held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • James Callaghan worked as an economist[6].
  • James Callaghan's professions included politician[7].
  • James Callaghan worked as a trade unionist[8].
  • James Callaghan held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17].
  • James Callaghan held the position of Leader of the Opposition[18].
  • James Callaghan held the position of Leader of the Labour Party[19].
  • James Callaghan held the position of Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[20].
  • James Callaghan held the position of Shadow Foreign Secretary[21].
  • James Callaghan held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Employment[22].
  • James Callaghan received the Order of the Garter[23].
  • James Callaghan received the honorary doctorate[24].
  • James Callaghan is recorded as male[25].
  • James Callaghan's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • James Callaghan's noble title is recorded as baron[27].

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Origins and Family

James Callaghan's place of birth was Copnor[2]. He was born on March 27, 1912[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Charlotte Gertrude Cundy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], politician[7], and trade unionist[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17], a public office[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1721[30]; Leader of the Opposition[18], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1807[33]; Leader of the Labour Party[19], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1906[36]; Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[20], a public office[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1782[39]; Shadow Foreign Secretary[21], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1955[42]; and Shadow Secretary of State for Employment[22], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Garter[23] and honorary doctorate[24].

Personal Life

James Callaghan was married to Audrey Callaghan, Baroness Callaghan of Cardiff[12]. Children include Margaret Jay, Baroness Jay of Paddington[13], Julia Elizabeth Callaghan[14], and Michael James Callaghan[15]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[45].

Death and Burial

James Callaghan died on March 26, 2005[5]. He passed away in East Sussex[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[46].

Why It Matters

James Callaghan ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,352 views/month, #1,534 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was James Callaghan born?

James Callaghan's place of birth was Copnor[2].

Where did James Callaghan die?

James Callaghan died in East Sussex[4].

Who were James Callaghan's parents?

James Callaghan's father was James Callaghan[10]. James Callaghan's mother was Charlotte Gertrude Cundy[11].

Who was James Callaghan married to?

James Callaghan's spouses include Audrey Callaghan, Baroness Callaghan of Cardiff[12].

What did James Callaghan do for work?

James Callaghan worked as economist[6], politician[7], and trade unionist[8].

What awards did James Callaghan receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[23] and honorary doctorate[24].

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  1. [2] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [46] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [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
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  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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