John Dillon

Irish politician (1851–1927)
Person human Q3504529
John Dillon
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John Dillon

Summary

John Dillon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on September 4, 1851[3]. He passed away in Greater London[4]. He died on August 4, 1927[5]. He worked as a politician[6], poet[7], and member of parliament[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Dillon was born in Dublin[2].
  • John Dillon passed away in Greater London[4].
  • John Dillon was born on September 4, 1851[3].
  • John Dillon died on August 4, 1927[5].
  • Burial took place at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].
  • John Dillon's father was John Blake Dillon[11].
  • John Dillon's mother was Adelaide Hart[12].
  • Among John Dillon's spouses was Elizabeth Dillon[13].
  • A child of John Dillon was James Dillon[14].
  • A child of John Dillon was Myles Dillon[15].
  • A child of John Dillon was John Dillon[16].
  • A child of John Dillon was Anne Elizabeth Dillon[17].
  • A child of John Dillon was Theobald Wolfe Tone Dillon[18].
  • A child of John Dillon was Brian Dillon[19].
  • John Dillon held citizenship in Ireland[20].
  • John Dillon's professions included politician[6].
  • John Dillon's professions included poet[7].
  • John Dillon's professions included member of parliament[8].
  • John Dillon held the position of member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • John Dillon held the position of member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • John Dillon held the position of member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • John Dillon held the position of member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • John Dillon held the position of member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25].
  • John Dillon held the position of member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
  • John Dillon's education included a stint at Trinity College, Dublin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], John Dillon… he was born on September 4, 1851[3]. His father was John Blake Dillon[11]. His mother was Adelaide Hart[12].

Education

John Dillon was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], poet[7], and member of parliament[8]. Positions held include member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1910[30]; member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1910[33]; member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1906[36]; member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1900[39]; member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom[25], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1895[42]; and member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1892[45].

Personal Life

Among John Dillon's spouses was Elizabeth Dillon[13]. Children include James Dillon[14], a politician[46], 1902–1986[47], of Ireland[48]; Myles Dillon[15], a historian[49], 1900–1972[50], of United Kingdom[51], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Rennes[52]; he[16], 1896–1970[53]; Anne Elizabeth Dillon[17], b. 1897[54]; Theobald Wolfe Tone Dillon[18], 1898–1946[55]; and Brian Dillon[19]. He was affiliated with the Irish Parliamentary Party[56].

Death and Burial

John Dillon died on August 4, 1927[5]. He passed away in Greater London[4]. He is buried at Glasnevin Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

John Dillon ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was John Dillon born?

John Dillon was born in Dublin[2].

Where did John Dillon die?

John Dillon passed away in Greater London[4].

Who were John Dillon's parents?

John Dillon's father was John Blake Dillon[11]. John Dillon's mother was Adelaide Hart[12].

Who was John Dillon married to?

John Dillon's spouses include Elizabeth Dillon[13].

What did John Dillon do for work?

John Dillon worked as politician[6], poet[7], and member of parliament[8].

Where did John Dillon go to school?

John Dillon was educated at Trinity College, Dublin[27].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [21] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [24] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [25] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [26] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  20. [56] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  26. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [54] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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