John Burns

English trade unionist and politician (1858–1943)
Person human Q337515
John Burns
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John Burns

Summary

John Burns is a human[1]. Born in Vauxhall[2], he… he was born on October 20, 1858[3]. He died in United Kingdom[4]. He died on January 24, 1943[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and trade unionist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Burns's place of birth was Vauxhall[2].
  • John Burns died in United Kingdom[4].
  • John Burns died in Battersea[9].
  • John Burns was born on October 20, 1858[3].
  • John Burns died on January 24, 1943[5].
  • John Burns held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Burns held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • John Burns's professions included politician[6].
  • John Burns worked as a trade unionist[7].
  • John Burns held the position of President of the Local Government Board[12].
  • John Burns held the position of President of the Board of Trade[13].
  • John Burns held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14].
  • John Burns held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • John Burns held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Burns held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Burns is recorded as male[18].
  • John Burns's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Burns was affiliated with the Progressive Party[20].
  • John Burns's Commons category is recorded as John Burns (politician)[21].
  • John Burns's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[22].
  • John Burns's family name is recorded as Burns[23].
  • John Burns's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Burns's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • John Burns's depicted by is recorded as John Elliott Burns[26].
  • John Burns's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Burns was born in Vauxhall[2]. He was born on October 20, 1858[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and trade unionist[7]. Positions held include President of the Local Government Board[12], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1871[30]; President of the Board of Trade[13], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[14], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1910[37]; member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1910[40]; and member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1906[43].

Personal Life

John Burns was affiliated with the Progressive Party[20].

Death and Burial

John Burns died on January 24, 1943[5]. Recorded place of death include United Kingdom[4], a sovereign state[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1927[46] and Battersea[9], an area of London[47], in United Kingdom[48].

Why It Matters

John Burns ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was John Burns born?

John Burns was born in Vauxhall[2].

Where did John Burns die?

John Burns passed away in United Kingdom[4].

What did John Burns do for work?

John Burns worked as politician[6] and trade unionist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [43] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Place of birth Vauxhall
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