John Smith

Labour Party leader from Scotland (1938-1994)
Person human Q332377
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John Smith

Summary

John Smith is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dalmally[2]. He was born on +1938-09-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1994-05-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (989 views/month, #6,478 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Smith's place of birth was Dalmally[2].
  • John Smith passed away in London[4].
  • John Smith was born on +1938-09-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Smith died on +1994-05-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • John Smith's father was Archibald Smith[9].
  • John Smith's mother was Sarah Scott[10].
  • Among John Smith's spouses was Elizabeth Smith, Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill[11].
  • A child of John Smith was Sarah Smith[12].
  • A child of John Smith was Jane Bennett Smith[13].
  • A child of John Smith was Catherine Anne Smith[14].
  • John Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • John Smith worked as a politician[6].
  • John Smith worked as a lawyer[7].
  • John Smith held the position of Leader of the Opposition[16].
  • John Smith held the position of Leader of the Labour Party[17].
  • John Smith held the position of Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer[18].
  • John Smith held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade[19].
  • John Smith held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero[20].
  • John Smith held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero[21].
  • John Smith was educated at University of Glasgow[22].
  • John Smith's education included a stint at Dunoon Grammar School[23].
  • John Smith was educated at University of Glasgow School of Law[24].
  • John Smith was a member of Faculty of Advocates[25].
  • John Smith's religion is recorded as Church of Scotland[26].
  • John Smith's image is recorded as John Smith in 1989.jpg[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dalmally[2], John Smith… he was born on +1938-09-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Archibald Smith[9]. His mother was Sarah Scott[10].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[22], Dunoon Grammar School[23], and University of Glasgow School of Law[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; Leader of the Labour Party[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1906[33]; Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade[19], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero[20], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and Shadow Secretary of State for Employment[40], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

John Smith was married to Elizabeth Smith, Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill[11]. Children include Sarah Smith[12], a journalist[43], b. 1968[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Jane Bennett Smith[13]; and Catherine Anne Smith[14]. His religion is recorded as Church of Scotland[26]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[46].

Death and Burial

John Smith died on +1994-05-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[47].

Why It Matters

John Smith ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (989 views/month, #6,478 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was John Smith born?

John Smith was born in Dalmally[2].

Where did John Smith die?

John Smith died in London[4].

Who were John Smith's parents?

John Smith's father was Archibald Smith[9]. John Smith's mother was Sarah Scott[10].

Who was John Smith married to?

John Smith's spouses include Elizabeth Smith, Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill[11].

What did John Smith do for work?

John Smith worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did John Smith go to school?

John Smith was educated at University of Glasgow[22], Dunoon Grammar School[23], and University of Glasgow School of Law[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [40] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [46] . wikidata.org.
  22. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [7] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [47] . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. 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
  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. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
    Educated at
    Member of political party Labour Party
    Plaque image John Smith's birthplace - Dalmally (2) - geograph.org.uk - 2535933.jpg
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