Jim O'Neill

British economist (born 1957)
Person human Q1689184
Jim O'Neill
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Jim O'Neill

Summary

Jim O'Neill is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manchester[2]. He was born on March 17, 1957[3]. He worked as an economist[4], writer[5], politician[6], and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (773 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jim O'Neill's place of birth was Manchester[2].
  • Jim O'Neill was born on March 17, 1957[3].
  • Jim O'Neill held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Jim O'Neill worked as an economist[4].
  • Jim O'Neill worked as a writer[5].
  • Jim O'Neill worked as a politician[6].
  • Jim O'Neill worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Jim O'Neill held the position of member of the House of Lords[10].
  • Among Jim O'Neill's employers was Goldman Sachs[11].
  • Jim O'Neill was educated at University of Sheffield[12].
  • Jim O'Neill's education included a stint at University of Surrey[13].
  • Jim O'Neill is recorded as male[14].
  • Jim O'Neill's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Jim O'Neill's noble title is recorded as baron[16].
  • Jim O'Neill's noble title is recorded as life peer[17].
  • Jim O'Neill was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].
  • Jim O'Neill's Commons category is recorded as Jim O'Neill[19].
  • Jim O'Neill earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].
  • Jim O'Neill's family name is recorded as O'Neill[21].
  • Jim O'Neill's given name is recorded as Jim[22].
  • Jim O'Neill's given name is recorded as Terence[23].
  • Jim O'Neill's given name is recorded as James[24].
  • Jim O'Neill's described at URL is recorded as https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Jim_O%27Neill[25].
  • Jim O'Neill's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Jim O'Neill's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': "Jim O'Neill"}[27].

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Origins and Family

Jim O'Neill was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on March 17, 1957[3].

Education

Educated at University of Sheffield[12], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1905[30], headquartered in Sheffield[31] and University of Surrey[13], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1966[34]. Jim O'Neill earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4], writer[5], politician[6], and businessperson[7]. Jim O'Neill was employed by Goldman Sachs[11]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords[10].

Personal Life

Jim O'Neill was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].

Why It Matters

Jim O'Neill ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (773 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Jim O'Neill born?

Born in Manchester[2], Jim O'Neill…

What did Jim O'Neill do for work?

Jim O'Neill worked as economist[4], writer[5], politician[6], and businessperson[7].

Where did Jim O'Neill go to school?

Jim O'Neill was educated at University of Sheffield[12] and University of Surrey[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Manchester
    Citizenship
    Educated at University of Sheffield, University of Surrey
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