John Silkin

British politician (1923-1987)
Person human Q6257849
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John Silkin

Summary

John Silkin is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on +1923-03-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1987-04-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Silkin…
  • John Silkin died in London[4].
  • John Silkin was born on +1923-03-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Silkin died on +1987-04-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Silkin's father was Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin[8].
  • John Silkin's mother was Rosa Neft[9].
  • Among John Silkin's spouses was Rosamund John[10].
  • A child of John Silkin was Rory Lewis Silkin[11].
  • John Silkin held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Silkin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • John Silkin worked as a politician[6].
  • John Silkin held the position of Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food[14].
  • John Silkin held the position of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs[15].
  • John Silkin held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • John Silkin held the position of member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • John Silkin held the position of member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • John Silkin held the position of member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • John Silkin's education included a stint at University of Wales[20].
  • John Silkin was educated at Trinity Hall[21].
  • John Silkin's education included a stint at Dulwich College[22].
  • John Silkin is recorded as male[23].
  • John Silkin's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John Silkin was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].
  • John Silkin's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[26].
  • John Silkin's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[27].

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Origins and Family

John Silkin was born in London[2]. He was born on +1923-03-18T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin[8]. His mother was Rosa Neft[9].

Education

Educated at University of Wales[20], Trinity Hall[21], and Dulwich College[22].

Career and Affiliations

John Silkin's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs[15], a ministry of food[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 2001[32], headquartered in Smith Square[33]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1983[38]; member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1979[41]; and member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1974[44].

Personal Life

John Silkin was married to Rosamund John[10]. A child of him was Rory Lewis Silkin[11]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].

Death and Burial

John Silkin died on +1987-04-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

John Silkin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was John Silkin born?

John Silkin was born in London[2].

Where did John Silkin die?

John Silkin died in London[4].

Who were John Silkin's parents?

John Silkin's father was Lewis Silkin, 1st Baron Silkin[8]. John Silkin's mother was Rosa Neft[9].

Who was John Silkin married to?

John Silkin's spouses include Rosamund John[10].

What did John Silkin do for work?

John Silkin worked as politician[6].

Where did John Silkin go to school?

John Silkin was educated at University of Wales[20], Trinity Hall[21], and Dulwich College[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
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  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 aliases. wikidata.org.

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