Mark Carney

24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
Person human Q192533
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Mark Carney

Summary

Mark Carney is a human[1]. Born in Fort Smith[2], he… he was born on March 16, 1965[3]. He worked as an economist[4], banker[5], politician[6], central bank governor[7], and party leader[8]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,193 views/month, #1,083 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mark Carney was born in Fort Smith[2].
  • Mark Carney was born on March 16, 1965[3].
  • Mark Carney's father was Robert J. Carney[10].
  • Mark Carney's mother was Verlie Margaret Carney[11].
  • Mark Carney was married to Diana Fox[12].
  • Mark Carney held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Mark Carney held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • Mark Carney held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • English was Mark Carney's native language[16].
  • Mark Carney worked as an economist[4].
  • Mark Carney worked as a banker[5].
  • Mark Carney's professions included politician[6].
  • Mark Carney's professions included central bank governor[7].
  • Mark Carney's professions included party leader[8].
  • Mark Carney held the position of Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[17].
  • Mark Carney held the position of Prime Minister of Canada[18].
  • Mark Carney held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[19].
  • Mark Carney held the position of prime minister[20].
  • Mark Carney was employed by Bank of Canada[21].
  • Mark Carney was employed by Government of Canada[22].
  • Mark Carney was employed by Brookfield Corporation[23].
  • Mark Carney was employed by Bloomberg L.P.[24].
  • Mark Carney was educated at Harvard College[25].
  • Mark Carney was educated at St Peter's College[26].
  • Mark Carney's education included a stint at Nuffield College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fort Smith[2], Mark Carney… he was born on March 16, 1965[3]. His father was Robert J. Carney[10]. His mother was Verlie Margaret Carney[11]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Harvard College[25], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30]; St Peter's College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1929[33], headquartered in Oxford[34]; Nuffield College[27], a college of the University of Oxford[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1937[37], headquartered in Oxford[38]; Harvard University[39], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1636[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43]; and St. Francis Xavier High School[44], a high school[45], in Canada[46]. Mark Carney's doctoral advisor was Margaret Meyer[47]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4], banker[5], politician[6], central bank governor[7], and party leader[8]. Employers include Bank of Canada[21], a central bank[49], in Canada[50], founded in 1934[51], headquartered in Ottawa[52]; Government of Canada[22], a federal government[53], in Canada[54], founded in 1867[55], headquartered in Ottawa[56]; Brookfield Corporation[23], an enterprise[57], in Canada[58], founded in 1899[59], headquartered in Toronto[60]; and Bloomberg L.P.[24], a business[61], in United States[62], founded in 1981[63], headquartered in 731 Lexington Avenue[64]. Positions held include Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada[17], a position[65], in Canada[66], founded in 1867[67]; Prime Minister of Canada[18], a public office[68], in Canada[69], founded in 1867[70]; member of the House of Commons of Canada[19], a position[71], in Canada[72]; and prime minister[20], a type of position[73].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Mark Carney is Value(s): Building a Better World for All[74].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada[75], a grade of an order[76], in Canada[77], founded in 1967[78]; Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[79]; and National Business Book Award[80].

Personal Life

Mark Carney was married to Diana Fox[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[81]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[82].

Why It Matters

Mark Carney ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,193 views/month, #1,083 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]

FAQs

Where was Mark Carney born?

Born in Fort Smith[2], Mark Carney…

Who were Mark Carney's parents?

Mark Carney's father was Robert J. Carney[10]. Mark Carney's mother was Verlie Margaret Carney[11].

Who was Mark Carney married to?

Mark Carney's spouses include Diana Fox[12].

What did Mark Carney do for work?

Mark Carney worked as economist[4], banker[5], politician[6], central bank governor[7], and party leader[8].

Where did Mark Carney go to school?

Mark Carney was educated at Harvard College[25], St Peter's College[26], Nuffield College[27], and Harvard University[39].

What awards did Mark Carney receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[75], Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[79], and National Business Book Award[80].

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  2. [83] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [84] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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