Michael Foot

British politician (1913-2010)
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Michael Foot
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Michael Foot

Summary

Michael Foot is a human[1]. His place of birth was Plymouth[2]. He was born on +1913-07-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hampstead[4]. He died on +2010-03-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,828 views/month, #5,760 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Michael Foot's place of birth was Plymouth[2].
  • Michael Foot passed away in Hampstead[4].
  • Michael Foot was born on +1913-07-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Michael Foot died on +2010-03-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Michael Foot is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].
  • Michael Foot's father was Isaac Foot[13].
  • Michael Foot's mother was Eva Mackintosh[14].
  • Among Michael Foot's spouses was Jill Craigie[15].
  • Michael Foot held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Michael Foot's professions included politician[6].
  • Michael Foot's professions included journalist[7].
  • Michael Foot's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Michael Foot's professions included biographer[9].
  • Michael Foot worked as a writer[10].
  • Michael Foot's field of work was politics[17].
  • Michael Foot's field of work was journalism[18].
  • Michael Foot held the position of Leader of the Opposition[19].
  • Michael Foot held the position of Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[20].
  • Michael Foot held the position of Leader of the Labour Party[21].
  • Michael Foot held the position of Leader of the House of Commons[22].
  • Michael Foot held the position of Lord President of the Council[23].
  • Michael Foot held the position of Secretary of State for Employment[24].
  • Michael Foot's education included a stint at Wadham College[25].
  • Michael Foot's education included a stint at Leighton Park School[26].
  • Michael Foot was educated at Plymouth College[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Plymouth[2], Michael Foot… he was born on +1913-07-23T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Isaac Foot[13]. His mother was Eva Mackintosh[14].

Education

Educated at Wadham College[25], Leighton Park School[26], and Plymouth College[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include politics[17] and journalism[18]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[19], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[20], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1922[33]; Leader of the Labour Party[21], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1906[36]; Leader of the House of Commons[22], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1721[39]; Lord President of the Council[23], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1530[42]; and Secretary of State for Employment[24], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[45] and honorary doctorate[46].

Personal Life

Michael Foot was married to Jill Craigie[15]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[47].

Death and Burial

Michael Foot died on +2010-03-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hampstead[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[48]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

Michael Foot ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,828 views/month, #5,760 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Michael Foot born?

Michael Foot's place of birth was Plymouth[2].

Where did Michael Foot die?

Michael Foot passed away in Hampstead[4].

Who were Michael Foot's parents?

Michael Foot's father was Isaac Foot[13]. Michael Foot's mother was Eva Mackintosh[14].

Who was Michael Foot married to?

Michael Foot's spouses include Jill Craigie[15].

What did Michael Foot do for work?

Michael Foot worked as politician[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], biographer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Michael Foot go to school?

Michael Foot was educated at Wadham College[25], Leighton Park School[26], and Plymouth College[27].

What awards did Michael Foot receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[45] and honorary doctorate[46].

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  19. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [46] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [48] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.sky.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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