John Biffen

British politician (1930-2007)
Person human Q332691
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John Biffen

Summary

John Biffen is a human[1]. Born in Combwich[2], he… he was born on November 3, 1930[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 14, 2007[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Biffen was born in Combwich[2].
  • John Biffen passed away in London[4].
  • John Biffen was born on November 3, 1930[3].
  • John Biffen was born on November 10, 1930[8].
  • John Biffen died on August 14, 2007[5].
  • John Biffen's father was Victor W. Biffen[9].
  • John Biffen was married to Sarah Drew[10].
  • John Biffen held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • John Biffen worked as a politician[6].
  • John Biffen held the position of Lord Privy Seal[12].
  • John Biffen held the position of Lord President of the Council[13].
  • John Biffen held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[14].
  • John Biffen held the position of Secretary of State for Business and Trade[15].
  • John Biffen held the position of Chief Secretary to the Treasury[16].
  • John Biffen held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade[17].
  • John Biffen's education included a stint at Jesus College[18].
  • John Biffen was a member of Mont Pelerin Society[19].
  • John Biffen is recorded as male[20].
  • John Biffen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Biffen was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].
  • The cause of death was sepsis[23].
  • John Biffen's family name is recorded as Biffen[24].
  • John Biffen's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Biffen's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • John Biffen's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Biffen was born in Combwich[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 3, 1930[3] and November 10, 1930[8]. His father was Victor W. Biffen[9].

Education

John Biffen's education included a stint at Jesus College[18].

Career and Affiliations

John Biffen's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Lord Privy Seal[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1307[30]; Lord President of the Council[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1530[33]; Leader of the House of Commons[14], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Secretary of State for Business and Trade[15], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1963[39]; Chief Secretary to the Treasury[16], a public office[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1961[42]; and Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade[17], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Personal Life

Among John Biffen's spouses was Sarah Drew[10]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[22].

Death and Burial

John Biffen died on August 14, 2007[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was sepsis[23].

Why It Matters

John Biffen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was John Biffen born?

Born in Combwich[2], John Biffen…

Where did John Biffen die?

John Biffen died in London[4].

Who were John Biffen's parents?

John Biffen's father was Victor W. Biffen[9].

Who was John Biffen married to?

John Biffen's spouses include Sarah Drew[10].

What did John Biffen do for work?

John Biffen worked as politician[6].

Where did John Biffen go to school?

John Biffen was educated at Jesus College[18].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . The Peerage. news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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