Joseph Cook

6th prime minister of Australia from 1913 to 1914
Person human Q356230
Joseph Cook
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Joseph Cook

Summary

Joseph Cook is a human[1]. Born in Silverdale[2], he… he was born on December 7, 1860[3]. He died in Bellevue Hill[4]. He died on July 30, 1947[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and trade unionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Silverdale[2], Joseph Cook…
  • Joseph Cook passed away in Bellevue Hill[4].
  • Joseph Cook was born on December 7, 1860[3].
  • Joseph Cook died on July 30, 1947[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern Suburbs Crematorium[10].
  • Joseph Cook's father was William Cooke[11].
  • Among Joseph Cook's spouses was Dame Mary Cook[12].
  • A child of Joseph Cook was Richard Cecil Cook[13].
  • Joseph Cook held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • Joseph Cook's professions included politician[6].
  • Joseph Cook worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Joseph Cook's professions included trade unionist[8].
  • Joseph Cook held the position of Prime Minister of Australia[15].
  • Joseph Cook held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[16].
  • Joseph Cook held the position of Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[17].
  • Joseph Cook held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Joseph Cook held the position of Postmaster-General of New South Wales[19].
  • Joseph Cook held the position of Minister for Mines[20].
  • Joseph Cook received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Joseph Cook's religion is recorded as Methodism[22].
  • Joseph Cook is recorded as male[23].
  • Joseph Cook's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Joseph Cook was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)[25].
  • Joseph Cook was affiliated with the Free Trade Party[26].
  • Joseph Cook's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Cook[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Silverdale[2], Joseph Cook… he was born on December 7, 1860[3]. His father was William Cooke[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and trade unionist[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Australia[15], a public office[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1901[30], headquartered in Parkes[31]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[16], a position[32], in Australia[33]; Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly[17]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Postmaster-General of New South Wales[19], a public office[36], in Australia[37], founded in 1835[38]; and Minister for Mines[20], a public office[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1874[41].

Recognition

Joseph Cook received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Cook's spouses was Dame Mary Cook[12]. A child of him was Richard Cecil Cook[13]. His religion is recorded as Methodism[22]. Political affiliations include Australian Labor Party (New South Wales Branch)[25], a political party[42], in Australia[43], founded in 1891[44] and Free Trade Party[26], a political party[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1880[47], headquartered in Canberra[48].

Death and Burial

Joseph Cook died on July 30, 1947[5]. He died in Bellevue Hill[4]. The cause of death was disease[49]. He is buried at Northern Suburbs Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Cook ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Cook born?

Born in Silverdale[2], Joseph Cook…

Where did Joseph Cook die?

Joseph Cook passed away in Bellevue Hill[4].

Who were Joseph Cook's parents?

Joseph Cook's father was William Cooke[11].

Who was Joseph Cook married to?

Joseph Cook's spouses include Dame Mary Cook[12].

What did Joseph Cook do for work?

Joseph Cook worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and trade unionist[8].

What awards did Joseph Cook receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The London Gazette 28850. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved . parliament.nsw.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . The London Gazette 30831. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [49] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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