James Ramsay

Governor of Queensland, Australia (1916-1986)
Person human Q608167
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Summary

James Ramsay was born on August 27, 1916[1], in Hobart[2]. He died on May 1, 1986[3], in Gold Coast[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Australia[7]
  • Position held: Governor of Queensland[8]
  • Educated at: The Hutchins School[9], Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell[10]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12], Officer of the Legion of Merit[13], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], Knight Bachelor[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: James Ramsay (Australian governor)[18]
  • Participated in conflict: Korean War[19]
  • Family name: Ramsay[20]
  • Given name: James[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Writing language: English[23]

Why It Matters

James Ramsay has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was James Ramsay born?

James Ramsay's place of birth was Hobart[2].

Where did James Ramsay die?

James Ramsay died in Gold Coast[4].

What did James Ramsay do for work?

James Ramsay worked as a politician[5].

Where did James Ramsay go to school?

James Ramsay was educated at The Hutchins School[9] and Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell[10].

What awards did James Ramsay receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[12], Officer of the Legion of Merit[13], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[14].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Hobart
    Family name → Ramsay
    Educated at → The Hutchins School, Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell
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