Merlyn Rees

British politician (1920-2006)
Person human Q336534
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Merlyn Rees

Summary

Merlyn Rees is a human[1]. He was born in Pontypridd[2]. He was born on December 18, 1920[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 5, 2006[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Merlyn Rees's place of birth was Pontypridd[2].
  • Merlyn Rees passed away in London[4].
  • Merlyn Rees was born on December 18, 1920[3].
  • Merlyn Rees died on January 5, 2006[5].
  • Merlyn Rees's father was Levi Daniel Rees[8].
  • Merlyn Rees's mother was Edith Mary Williams[9].
  • Among Merlyn Rees's spouses was Colleen Faith Clevely[10].
  • A child of Merlyn Rees was Patrick Merlyn-Rees[11].
  • A child of Merlyn Rees was Gareth Merlyn-Rees[12].
  • A child of Merlyn Rees was Glyn Robert Merlyn-Rees[13].
  • Merlyn Rees held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Merlyn Rees held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Merlyn Rees worked as a politician[6].
  • Merlyn Rees held the position of Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[16].
  • Merlyn Rees held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero[17].
  • Merlyn Rees held the position of Shadow Home Secretary[18].
  • Merlyn Rees held the position of Home Secretary[19].
  • Merlyn Rees held the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[20].
  • Merlyn Rees held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Merlyn Rees was employed by University of London[22].
  • Among Merlyn Rees's employers was UCL Institute of Education[23].
  • Merlyn Rees was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[24].
  • Merlyn Rees was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[25].
  • Merlyn Rees is recorded as male[26].
  • Merlyn Rees's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pontypridd[2], Merlyn Rees… he was born on December 18, 1920[3]. His father was Levi Daniel Rees[8]. His mother was Edith Mary Williams[9].

Education

Educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[24], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1891[30], headquartered in London[31] and London School of Economics and Political Science[25].

Career and Affiliations

Merlyn Rees's professions included politician[6]. Employers include University of London[22] and UCL Institute of Education[23]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[16], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1972[34]; Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero[17], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Shadow Home Secretary[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Home Secretary[19], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1782[41]; Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[20], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1972[44]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[21], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Personal Life

Merlyn Rees was married to Colleen Faith Clevely[10]. Children include Patrick Merlyn-Rees[11]; Gareth Merlyn-Rees[12], b. 1956[47]; and Glyn Robert Merlyn-Rees[13]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[48].

Death and Burial

Merlyn Rees died on January 5, 2006[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[49].

Why It Matters

Merlyn Rees ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Merlyn Rees born?

Merlyn Rees was born in Pontypridd[2].

Where did Merlyn Rees die?

Merlyn Rees died in London[4].

Who were Merlyn Rees's parents?

Merlyn Rees's father was Levi Daniel Rees[8]. Merlyn Rees's mother was Edith Mary Williams[9].

Who was Merlyn Rees married to?

Merlyn Rees's spouses include Colleen Faith Clevely[10].

What did Merlyn Rees do for work?

Merlyn Rees worked as politician[6].

Where did Merlyn Rees go to school?

Merlyn Rees was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[24] and London School of Economics and Political Science[25].

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  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  22. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [49] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [31] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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