Michael Ignatieff

Summary

Michael Ignatieff is a human^[1]. He was born in Toronto^[2]. He was born on May 12, 1947^[3]. He worked as a journalist^[4], historian^[5], politician^[6], novelist^[7], and philosopher^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,389 views/month, #6,988 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Michael Ignatieff was born in Toronto^[2].
• Michael Ignatieff was born on May 12, 1947^[3].
• Michael Ignatieff was born on January 1, 1947^[10].
• Michael Ignatieff's father was George Ignatieff^[11].
• Michael Ignatieff's mother was Alison Grant^[12].
• Michael Ignatieff held citizenship in Canada^[13].
• Michael Ignatieff worked as a journalist^[4].
• Michael Ignatieff worked as a historian^[5].
• Michael Ignatieff's professions included politician^[6].
• Michael Ignatieff worked as a novelist^[7].
• Michael Ignatieff's professions included philosopher^[8].
• Michael Ignatieff worked as a writer^[14].
• Michael Ignatieff's field of work was journalist^[15].
• Michael Ignatieff's field of work was lecturer^[16].
• Michael Ignatieff held the position of Leader of the Official Opposition^[17].
• Michael Ignatieff was employed by University of Oxford^[18].
• Among Michael Ignatieff's employers was Harvard University^[19].
• Among Michael Ignatieff's employers was University of Toronto^[20].
• Michael Ignatieff was employed by University of British Columbia^[21].
• Among Michael Ignatieff's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science^[22].
• Michael Ignatieff was employed by University of London^[23].
• Michael Ignatieff was educated at University of Oxford^[24].
• Michael Ignatieff was educated at Trinity College^[25].
• Michael Ignatieff was educated at Harvard University^[26].
• Michael Ignatieff's education included a stint at Upper Canada College^[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Ignatieff's place of birth was Toronto^[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 12, 1947^[3] and January 1, 1947^[10]. His father was George Ignatieff^[11]. His mother was Alison Grant^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Oxford^[24], a collegiate university^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1096^[30], headquartered in Oxford^[31]; Trinity College^[25], an affiliated school^[32], in Canada^[33], founded in 1851^[34], headquartered in Trinity College (Main Building)^[35]; Harvard University^[26], a private university^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1636^[38], headquartered in Cambridge^[39]; Upper Canada College^[27], a boys' high school^[40], in Canada^[41], founded in 1829^[42]; and University of Toronto^[43], a public research university^[44], in Canada^[45], founded in 1827^[46], headquartered in Toronto^[47]. Michael Ignatieff earned the academic degree of doctorate^[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[4], historian^[5], politician^[6], novelist^[7], philosopher^[8], and writer^[14]. Fields of work include journalist^[15], a profession^[49] and lecturer^[16], a position^[50]. Employers include University of Oxford^[18], a collegiate university^[51], in United Kingdom^[52], founded in 1096^[53], headquartered in Oxford^[54]; Harvard University^[19], a private university^[55], in United States^[56], founded in 1636^[57], headquartered in Cambridge^[58]; University of Toronto^[20], a public research university^[59], in Canada^[60], founded in 1827^[61], headquartered in Toronto^[62]; University of British Columbia^[21], a public research university^[63], in Canada^[64], founded in 1908^[65], headquartered in Vancouver^[66]; London School of Economics and Political Science^[22], a public research university^[67], in United Kingdom^[68], founded in 1895^[69], headquartered in London^[70]; and University of London^[23], a university^[71], in United Kingdom^[72], founded in 1836^[73], headquartered in London^[74]. Michael Ignatieff held the position of Leader of the Official Opposition^[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award^[75], Hannah Arendt Prize^[76], Lionel Gelber Prize^[77], Francisco Cerecedo Prize^[78], Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction^[79], and Gordon Montador Award^[80].

Personal Life

Michael Ignatieff's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church^[81]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada^[82].

Why It Matters

Michael Ignatieff ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,389 views/month, #6,988 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[83] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[84]

FAQs

Where was Michael Ignatieff born?

Michael Ignatieff's place of birth was Toronto^[2].

Who were Michael Ignatieff's parents?

Michael Ignatieff's father was George Ignatieff^[11]. Michael Ignatieff's mother was Alison Grant^[12].

What did Michael Ignatieff do for work?

Michael Ignatieff worked as journalist^[4], historian^[5], politician^[6], novelist^[7], and philosopher^[8].

Where did Michael Ignatieff go to school?

Michael Ignatieff was educated at University of Oxford^[24], Trinity College^[25], Harvard University^[26], and Upper Canada College^[27].

What awards did Michael Ignatieff receive?

Honors received include Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award^[75], Hannah Arendt Prize^[76], Lionel Gelber Prize^[77], and Francisco Cerecedo Prize^[78].