John James Cowperthwaite

British colonial administrator (1915-2006)
Person human Q11727909
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John James Cowperthwaite

Summary

John James Cowperthwaite is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on +1915-04-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Ninewells Hospital[4]. He died on +2006-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a civil servant[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John James Cowperthwaite was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • John James Cowperthwaite passed away in Ninewells Hospital[4].
  • John James Cowperthwaite was born on +1915-04-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John James Cowperthwaite died on +2006-01-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John James Cowperthwaite held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • John James Cowperthwaite held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's professions included civil servant[6].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's professions included politician[7].
  • John James Cowperthwaite held the position of Financial Secretary[11].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's education included a stint at Merchiston Castle School[12].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's education included a stint at Christ's College[13].
  • John James Cowperthwaite was educated at University of St Andrews[14].
  • John James Cowperthwaite received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • John James Cowperthwaite received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • John James Cowperthwaite was a member of Mont Pelerin Society[17].
  • John James Cowperthwaite is recorded as male[18].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 5620152080602107230003[20].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2018155199[21].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's IdRef ID is recorded as 224267892[22].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/06fzfm[23].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's Webb-site person ID is recorded as 32004[26].
  • John James Cowperthwaite's DLCM ID is recorded as 333[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John James Cowperthwaite's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on +1915-04-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Merchiston Castle School[12], a school building[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1833[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Christ's College[13], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1505[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and University of St Andrews[14], a public university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1413[38], headquartered in Fife[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include civil servant[6] and politician[7]. John James Cowperthwaite held the position of Financial Secretary[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43].

Death and Burial

John James Cowperthwaite died on +2006-01-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Ninewells Hospital[4].

Why It Matters

John James Cowperthwaite ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was John James Cowperthwaite born?

John James Cowperthwaite's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did John James Cowperthwaite die?

John James Cowperthwaite passed away in Ninewells Hospital[4].

What did John James Cowperthwaite do for work?

John James Cowperthwaite worked as civil servant[6] and politician[7].

Where did John James Cowperthwaite go to school?

John James Cowperthwaite was educated at Merchiston Castle School[12], Christ's College[13], and University of St Andrews[14].

What awards did John James Cowperthwaite receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15] and Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . webb-site.com. webb-site.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . telegraph.co.uk. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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