Michael Kirby
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Summary
Michael Kirby was born on March 18, 1939[1], in Sydney[2]. He has worked as a legal counselor[3], barrister[4], solicitor[5], judge[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (754 views/month, #7,053 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Australia[9]
- Position held: Justice of the Federal Court of Australia[10]
- Employer: Macquarie University[11], University of New South Wales[12], Australian National University[13], University of Tasmania[14]
- Educated at: Sydney Law School[15], Australian National University[16], University of Sydney[17], University of Sydney Business School[18]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Centenary Medal[20], Gruber Prize for Justice[21], Human Rights Medal[22], Australian National Living Treasure[23], Companion of the Order of Australia[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Michael Kirby (judge)[26]
- Residence: Canberra[27], Rose Bay[28]
- Family name: Kirby[29]
- Given name: Michael[30], Donald[31]
- Official website: http://www.michaelkirby.com.au/[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
Why It Matters
Michael Kirby has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Works attributed to him include Report of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea[36], a report[37], written by Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea[38].
FAQs
Where was Michael Kirby born?
Michael Kirby's place of birth was Sydney[2].
What did Michael Kirby do for work?
Michael Kirby worked as a legal counselor[3], barrister[4], solicitor[5], judge[6], and jurist[7].
Where did Michael Kirby go to school?
Michael Kirby was educated at Sydney Law School[15], Australian National University[16], University of Sydney[17], and University of Sydney Business School[18].
What awards did Michael Kirby receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[19], Centenary Medal[20], Gruber Prize for Justice[21], and Human Rights Medal[22].