James Timpson

British businessman and politician (born 1971)
Person human Q105807276
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James Timpson

Summary

James Timpson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Knutsford[2]. He was born on September 17, 1971[3]. He worked as a business executive[4], politician[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (466 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Knutsford[2], James Timpson…
  • James Timpson was born on September 17, 1971[3].
  • James Timpson's father was John Timpson[8].
  • James Timpson's mother was Alex Timpson[9].
  • James Timpson held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • James Timpson's professions included business executive[4].
  • James Timpson worked as a politician[5].
  • James Timpson's professions included writer[6].
  • James Timpson held the position of Minister of State for Prisons and Probation[11].
  • James Timpson held the position of member of the House of Lords[12].
  • James Timpson's education included a stint at Uppingham School[13].
  • James Timpson's education included a stint at Durham University[14].
  • James Timpson received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • James Timpson received the Albert Medal[16].
  • James Timpson received the honorary doctorate[17].
  • James Timpson is recorded as male[18].
  • James Timpson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Timpson's Commons category is recorded as James Timpson[20].
  • James Timpson's family name is recorded as Timpson[21].
  • James Timpson's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • James Timpson's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Timpson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • James Timpson's sibling is recorded as Edward Timpson[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Knutsford[2], James Timpson… he was born on September 17, 1971[3]. His father was John Timpson[8]. His mother was Alex Timpson[9].

Education

Educated at Uppingham School[13], a school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1584[28] and Durham University[14], a collegiate university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1832[31], headquartered in Durham[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include business executive[4], politician[5], and writer[6]. Positions held include Minister of State for Prisons and Probation[11], a public office[33], in United Kingdom[34] and member of the House of Lords[12], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1801[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Albert Medal[16], a medallion[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1864[42]; and honorary doctorate[17], a title of honor[43].

Why It Matters

James Timpson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (466 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was James Timpson born?

James Timpson's place of birth was Knutsford[2].

Who were James Timpson's parents?

James Timpson's father was John Timpson[8]. James Timpson's mother was Alex Timpson[9].

What did James Timpson do for work?

James Timpson worked as business executive[4], politician[5], and writer[6].

Where did James Timpson go to school?

James Timpson was educated at Uppingham School[13] and Durham University[14].

What awards did James Timpson receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], Albert Medal[16], and honorary doctorate[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Who's Who. Retrieved . goodreads.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . gov.uk. gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . goodreads.com. Retrieved . goodreads.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . The Big Issue. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Uppingham School, Durham University
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    X (twitter) username jamestcobbler
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