John Prescott

British politician (1938–2024)
Person human Q332393
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John Prescott

Summary

John Prescott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Q1813948[2]. He was born on May 31, 1938[3]. He died on November 20, 2024[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Prescott's place of birth was Q1813948[2].
  • John Prescott was born on May 31, 1938[3].
  • John Prescott died on November 20, 2024[4].
  • John Prescott held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • John Prescott worked as a politician[5].
  • John Prescott's professions included trade unionist[6].
  • John Prescott held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[9].
  • John Prescott held the position of First Secretary of State[10].
  • John Prescott held the position of Member of the European Parliament[11].
  • John Prescott held the position of Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions[12].
  • John Prescott held the position of Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[13].
  • John Prescott held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions[14].
  • John Prescott was educated at Ruskin College[15].
  • John Prescott's education included a stint at University of Hull[16].
  • John Prescott is recorded as male[17].
  • John Prescott's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Prescott was affiliated with the Labour Party[19].
  • John Prescott's Commons category is recorded as John Prescott[20].
  • The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[21].
  • John Prescott's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[22].
  • John Prescott's sport is recorded as boxing[23].
  • John Prescott's family name is recorded as Prescott[24].
  • John Prescott's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Prescott's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[26].
  • John Prescott's work location is recorded as Brussels[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Q1813948[2], John Prescott… he was born on May 31, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at Ruskin College[15] and University of Hull[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. Positions held include Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[9], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1942[30], headquartered in London[31]; First Secretary of State[10], a title of honor[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1962[34]; Member of the European Parliament[11], a member of parliament[35], founded in 1979[36]; Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions[12], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1997[39]; Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[13], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1922[42]; and Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions[14], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Personal Life

John Prescott was affiliated with the Labour Party[19].

Death and Burial

John Prescott died on November 20, 2024[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[21].

Why It Matters

John Prescott ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,003 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was John Prescott born?

Born in Q1813948[2], John Prescott…

What did John Prescott do for work?

John Prescott worked as politician[5] and trade unionist[6].

Where did John Prescott go to school?

John Prescott was educated at Ruskin College[15] and University of Hull[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . news.sky.com. Retrieved . news.sky.com. Provenance: 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. [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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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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    Educated at Ruskin College, University of Hull
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    Occupation politician, trade unionist
    Position held Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, First Secretary of State, Member of the European Parliament +24
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