Michael Cullen

New Zealand politician and academic (1945–2021)
Person human Q2622925
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Michael Cullen

Summary

Michael Cullen is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 5, 1945[3]. He passed away in Whakatāne[4]. He died on August 19, 2021[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and economist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Cullen was born in London[2].
  • Michael Cullen died in Whakatāne[4].
  • Michael Cullen was born on February 5, 1945[3].
  • Michael Cullen died on August 19, 2021[5].
  • Michael Cullen was married to Rowena Cullen[9].
  • Among Michael Cullen's spouses was Anne Fraser[10].
  • Michael Cullen held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Michael Cullen worked as a politician[6].
  • Michael Cullen worked as an economist[7].
  • Michael Cullen held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[12].
  • Michael Cullen held the position of Minister of Finance[13].
  • Michael Cullen held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand[14].
  • Michael Cullen held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[15].
  • Michael Cullen held the position of Minister of Social Development[16].
  • Michael Cullen held the position of Attorney-General of New Zealand[17].
  • Michael Cullen was employed by University of Otago[18].
  • Among Michael Cullen's employers was Australian National University[19].
  • Michael Cullen's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[20].
  • Michael Cullen's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[21].
  • Michael Cullen was educated at Australian National University[22].
  • Michael Cullen received the Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit‎[23].
  • Michael Cullen received the honorary doctor of the University of Otago[24].
  • Michael Cullen is recorded as male[25].
  • Michael Cullen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Michael Cullen was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Cullen's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 5, 1945[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[20], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of Canterbury[21], a university[32], in New Zealand[33], founded in 1873[34]; and Australian National University[22], a public university[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1946[37], headquartered in Canberra[38]. Michael Cullen earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[39]. He studied under Ian James Catanach[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and economist[7]. Employers include University of Otago[18], a public university[41], in New Zealand[42], founded in 1869[43], headquartered in Dunedin[44] and Australian National University[19], a public university[45], in Australia[46], founded in 1946[47], headquartered in Canberra[48]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[12], a position[49], in New Zealand[50]; Minister of Finance[13], a position[51], in New Zealand[52], founded in 1841[53]; Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand[14], a position[54], in New Zealand[55], founded in 1954[56]; Minister of Social Development[16], a public office[57], in New Zealand[58], founded in 1972[59]; and Attorney-General of New Zealand[17], a position[60], in New Zealand[61], founded in 1856[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit‎[23], a grade of an order[63], in New Zealand[64] and honorary doctor of the University of Otago[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Rowena Cullen[9], a researcher[65], awarded the Fellow of the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa[66], specialised in information management[67] and Anne Fraser[10], a politician[68], b. 1951[69], of New Zealand[70], awarded the New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993[71]. Michael Cullen was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[27].

Death and Burial

Michael Cullen died on August 19, 2021[5]. He passed away in Whakatāne[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[72].

Why It Matters

Michael Cullen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Michael Cullen born?

Born in London[2], Michael Cullen…

Where did Michael Cullen die?

Michael Cullen passed away in Whakatāne[4].

Who was Michael Cullen married to?

Michael Cullen's spouses include Rowena Cullen[9] and Anne Fraser[10].

What did Michael Cullen do for work?

Michael Cullen worked as politician[6] and economist[7].

Where did Michael Cullen go to school?

Michael Cullen was educated at University of Edinburgh[20], University of Canterbury[21], and Australian National University[22].

What awards did Michael Cullen receive?

Honors received include Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit‎[23] and honorary doctor of the University of Otago[24].

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