Michael Manley

4th Prime Minister of Jamaica (1924–1997)
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Michael Manley was born December 10, 1924, in Kingston.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He held Jamaican citizenship. He was educated at the London School of Economics and Political Science and McGill University.[9]

He served as Leader of the Opposition (1969–1972). He was Prime Minister of Jamaica (1972–1980). He was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (1972–1975). He was also a Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.

His children were Rachel Manley, Sarah, Joseph, and David.[10][7] He received the Order of the Nation, Order of Merit, Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo, Order of José Martí, Order of the Liberator, and Order of the Aztec Eagle. He died March 6, 1997, in Kingston, with prostate cancer as the cause of death.[1][11][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He was buried at National Heroes Park.[4].

Michael Manley

Summary

Michael Manley is a human[1]. He was born in Kingston[2]. He was born on December 10, 1924[3]. He passed away in Kingston[4]. He died on March 6, 1997[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (825 views/month, #6,845 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kingston[2], Michael Manley…
  • Michael Manley's place of birth was Saint Andrew Parish[8].
  • Michael Manley died in Kingston[4].
  • Michael Manley was born on December 10, 1924[3].
  • Michael Manley died on March 6, 1997[5].
  • Burial took place at National Heroes Park[9].
  • Michael Manley's father was Norman Manley[10].
  • Michael Manley's mother was Edna Manley[11].
  • Michael Manley was married to Beverley Anderson Manley[12].
  • A child of Michael Manley was Rachel Manley[13].
  • A child of Michael Manley was Sarah[14].
  • A child of Michael Manley was Joseph[15].
  • A child of Michael Manley was Q1418855[16].
  • A child of Michael Manley was David[17].
  • Michael Manley held citizenship in Jamaica[18].
  • Michael Manley's professions included politician[6].
  • Michael Manley held the position of Leader of the Opposition[19].
  • Michael Manley held the position of Prime Minister of Jamaica[20].
  • Michael Manley held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade[21].
  • Michael Manley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Michael Manley's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[23].
  • Michael Manley was educated at McGill University[24].
  • Michael Manley received the Order of the Nation[25].
  • Michael Manley received the Order of Merit[26].
  • Michael Manley received the Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kingston[2], a city[28], in Jamaica[29], founded in 1692[30] and Saint Andrew Parish[8], a parish of Jamaica[31], in Jamaica[32]. Michael Manley was born on December 10, 1924[3]. His father was Norman Manley[10]. His mother was Edna Manley[11].

Education

Educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[23], a public research university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1895[35], headquartered in London[36] and McGill University[24], a public research university[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1821[39], headquartered in Montreal[40].

Career and Affiliations

Michael Manley worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Leader of the Opposition[19], a position[41], in Jamaica[42]; Prime Minister of Jamaica[20], a public office[43], in Jamaica[44], founded in 1962[45]; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade[21]; and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Nation[25], an order[48], in Jamaica[49], founded in 1973[50]; Order of Merit[26], an order of merit[51], in Jamaica[52], founded in 1969[53]; Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[27], an order[54], in South Africa[55], founded in 2002[56]; Order of José Martí[57]; Order of the Liberator[58]; and Order of the Aztec Eagle[59].

Personal Life

Michael Manley was married to Beverley Anderson Manley[12]. Children include Rachel Manley[13], a historian[60], b. 1947[61], of Jamaica[62], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[63]; Sarah[14], a female given name[64]; Joseph[15], a male given name[65]; Q1418855[16], a female given name[66]; and David[17], a male given name[67]. He was affiliated with the People's National Party[68].

Death and Burial

Michael Manley died on March 6, 1997[5]. He died in Kingston[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[69]. Burial took place at National Heroes Park[9].

Why It Matters

Michael Manley ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (825 views/month, #6,845 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Michael Manley born?

Michael Manley's place of birth was Kingston[2].

Where did Michael Manley die?

Michael Manley died in Kingston[4].

Who were Michael Manley's parents?

Michael Manley's father was Norman Manley[10]. Michael Manley's mother was Edna Manley[11].

Who was Michael Manley married to?

Michael Manley's spouses include Beverley Anderson Manley[12].

What did Michael Manley do for work?

Michael Manley worked as politician[6].

Where did Michael Manley go to school?

Michael Manley was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[23] and McGill University[24].

What awards did Michael Manley receive?

Honors received include Order of the Nation[25], Order of Merit[26], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo[27], and Order of José Martí[57].

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