Michael Hardie Boys

17th Governor-General of New Zealand (1931–2023)
Person human Q1047359
Michael Hardie Boys
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Michael Hardie Boys

Summary

Michael Hardie Boys is a human[1]. Born in Wellington[2], he… he was born on +1931-10-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Waikanae[4]. He died on +2023-12-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Hardie Boys's place of birth was Wellington[2].
  • Michael Hardie Boys passed away in Waikanae[4].
  • Michael Hardie Boys was born on +1931-10-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Michael Hardie Boys died on +2023-12-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Michael Hardie Boys's father was Reginald Hardie Boys[9].
  • Michael Hardie Boys was married to Mary Zohrab[10].
  • Michael Hardie Boys held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Michael Hardie Boys worked as a judge[6].
  • Michael Hardie Boys worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Michael Hardie Boys held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[12].
  • Among Michael Hardie Boys's employers was Wolfson College[13].
  • Michael Hardie Boys was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[14].
  • Michael Hardie Boys received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15].
  • Michael Hardie Boys received the Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[16].
  • Michael Hardie Boys received the Companion of the Queen's Service Order[17].
  • Michael Hardie Boys received the Honorary Fellow of Wolfson College[18].
  • Michael Hardie Boys received the Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[19].
  • Michael Hardie Boys received the honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[20].
  • Michael Hardie Boys's image is recorded as Michael Hardie Boys while GG.jpg[21].
  • Michael Hardie Boys is recorded as male[22].
  • Michael Hardie Boys's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Michael Hardie Boys's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 146148449617115690618[24].
  • Michael Hardie Boys's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2016169500[25].
  • Michael Hardie Boys's Commons category is recorded as Michael Hardie Boys[26].
  • Michael Hardie Boys's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/031f37[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Hardie Boys was born in Wellington[2]. He was born on +1931-10-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Reginald Hardie Boys[9].

Education

Michael Hardie Boys was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and lawyer[7]. Michael Hardie Boys was employed by Wolfson College[13]. He held the position of Governor-General of New Zealand[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[16], a grade of an order[30], in New Zealand[31]; Companion of the Queen's Service Order[17], a grade of an order[32], in New Zealand[33]; Honorary Fellow of Wolfson College[18]; Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John[19], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; and honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[20], an award[36], in New Zealand[37].

Personal Life

Michael Hardie Boys was married to Mary Zohrab[10].

Death and Burial

Michael Hardie Boys died on +2023-12-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Waikanae[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Hardie Boys ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Michael Hardie Boys born?

Born in Wellington[2], Michael Hardie Boys…

Where did Michael Hardie Boys die?

Michael Hardie Boys died in Waikanae[4].

Who were Michael Hardie Boys's parents?

Michael Hardie Boys's father was Reginald Hardie Boys[9].

Who was Michael Hardie Boys married to?

Michael Hardie Boys's spouses include Mary Zohrab[10].

What did Michael Hardie Boys do for work?

Michael Hardie Boys worked as judge[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Michael Hardie Boys go to school?

Michael Hardie Boys was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[14].

What awards did Michael Hardie Boys receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[15], Knight Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[16], Companion of the Queen's Service Order[17], and Honorary Fellow of Wolfson College[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . dpmc.govt.nz. dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . dpmc.govt.nz. dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . dpmc.govt.nz. dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wgtn.ac.nz. wgtn.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . voxy.co.nz. voxy.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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