John Robert Nicholson

Canadian politician (1901-1983)
Person human Q1701585
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John Robert Nicholson

Summary

John Robert Nicholson is a human[1]. Born in Miramichi[2], he… he was born on December 1, 1901[3]. He passed away in Vancouver[4]. He died on October 8, 1983[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Robert Nicholson was born in Miramichi[2].
  • John Robert Nicholson died in Vancouver[4].
  • John Robert Nicholson was born on December 1, 1901[3].
  • John Robert Nicholson died on October 8, 1983[5].
  • John Robert Nicholson held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • John Robert Nicholson worked as a lawyer[6].
  • John Robert Nicholson worked as a politician[7].
  • John Robert Nicholson held the position of Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia[10].
  • John Robert Nicholson held the position of Postmaster General of Canada[11].
  • John Robert Nicholson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[12].
  • John Robert Nicholson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[13].
  • John Robert Nicholson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[14].
  • John Robert Nicholson was educated at Schulich School of Law[15].
  • John Robert Nicholson received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • John Robert Nicholson is recorded as male[17].
  • John Robert Nicholson's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Robert Nicholson was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[19].
  • John Robert Nicholson's family name is recorded as Nicholson[20].
  • John Robert Nicholson's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Robert Nicholson's given name is recorded as Robert[22].
  • John Robert Nicholson's given name is recorded as Jack[23].
  • John Robert Nicholson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • John Robert Nicholson's candidacy in election is recorded as 1962 Canadian federal election[25].
  • John Robert Nicholson's candidacy in election is recorded as 1963 Canadian federal election[26].
  • John Robert Nicholson's candidacy in election is recorded as 1965 Canadian federal election[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Robert Nicholson was born in Miramichi[2]. He was born on December 1, 1901[3].

Education

John Robert Nicholson was educated at Schulich School of Law[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia[10], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1871[30]; Postmaster General of Canada[11], a position[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1867[33]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[12], a position[34], in Canada[35].

Recognition

John Robert Nicholson received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Personal Life

John Robert Nicholson was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[19].

Death and Burial

John Robert Nicholson died on October 8, 1983[5]. He passed away in Vancouver[4].

Why It Matters

John Robert Nicholson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Robert Nicholson born?

John Robert Nicholson's place of birth was Miramichi[2].

Where did John Robert Nicholson die?

John Robert Nicholson passed away in Vancouver[4].

What did John Robert Nicholson do for work?

John Robert Nicholson worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

Where did John Robert Nicholson go to school?

John Robert Nicholson was educated at Schulich School of Law[15].

What awards did John Robert Nicholson receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lawyer, politician
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    Given name John, Robert, Jack
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    Member of political party Liberal Party of Canada
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