Joseph Howe

Canadian politician (1804–1873)
Person human Q512882
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Joseph Howe

Summary

Joseph Howe is a human[1]. Born in Halifax[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1804[3]. He died in Halifax[4]. He died on June 1, 1873[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], newspaper proprietor[9], and newspaper editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Halifax[2], Joseph Howe…
  • Joseph Howe passed away in Halifax[4].
  • Joseph Howe was born on December 13, 1804[3].
  • Joseph Howe was born on January 1, 1804[12].
  • Joseph Howe died on June 1, 1873[5].
  • Joseph Howe died on January 1, 1873[13].
  • Joseph Howe is buried at Camp Hill Cemetery[14].
  • Joseph Howe's father was John Howe[15].
  • Joseph Howe was married to Catherine Susan Ann Howe[16].
  • A child of Joseph Howe was Sydenham Howe[17].
  • Joseph Howe held citizenship in Canada[18].
  • Joseph Howe worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph Howe worked as a journalist[7].
  • Joseph Howe worked as a writer[8].
  • Joseph Howe worked as a newspaper proprietor[9].
  • Joseph Howe worked as a newspaper editor[10].
  • Joseph Howe held the position of Premier of Nova Scotia[19].
  • Joseph Howe held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[20].
  • Joseph Howe held the position of Speaker of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia[21].
  • Joseph Howe held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[22].
  • Joseph Howe held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[23].
  • Joseph Howe received the Person of National Historic Significance[24].
  • Joseph Howe is recorded as male[25].
  • Joseph Howe's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Joseph Howe was affiliated with the Nova Scotia Liberal Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Howe's place of birth was Halifax[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 13, 1804[3] and January 1, 1804[12]. His father was John Howe[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], newspaper proprietor[9], and newspaper editor[10]. Positions held include Premier of Nova Scotia[19], a public office[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia[20], a position[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1867[33]; Speaker of the House of Assembly of Nova Scotia[21], a position[34], in Canada[35]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[22], a position[36], in Canada[37].

Recognition

Joseph Howe received the Person of National Historic Significance[24].

Personal Life

Joseph Howe was married to Catherine Susan Ann Howe[16]. A child of him was Sydenham Howe[17]. Political affiliations include Nova Scotia Liberal Party[27], a political party[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1883[40], headquartered in Halifax[41]; Anti-Confederation Party[42], a political party[43], in Canada[44], founded in 1867[45]; and Liberal-Conservative Party[46], a political party[47], in Canada[48], founded in 1867[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 1, 1873[5] and January 1, 1873[13]. Joseph Howe passed away in Halifax[4]. Burial took place at Camp Hill Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Joseph Howe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Howe born?

Born in Halifax[2], Joseph Howe…

Where did Joseph Howe die?

Joseph Howe passed away in Halifax[4].

Who were Joseph Howe's parents?

Joseph Howe's father was John Howe[15].

Who was Joseph Howe married to?

Joseph Howe's spouses include Catherine Susan Ann Howe[16].

What did Joseph Howe do for work?

Joseph Howe worked as politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], newspaper proprietor[9], and newspaper editor[10].

What awards did Joseph Howe receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[24].

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  11. [22] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

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  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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