Michael Portillo

British journalist, broadcaster, and former politician (born 1953)
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Michael Portillo

Summary

Michael Portillo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bushey[2]. He was born on May 26, 1953[3]. He worked as a politician[4], journalist[5], and broadcaster[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,505 views/month, #5,796 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Michael Portillo was born in Bushey[2].
  • Michael Portillo was born on May 26, 1953[3].
  • Michael Portillo's father was Luis Gabriel Portillo[8].
  • Michael Portillo held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • English was Michael Portillo's native language[10].
  • Michael Portillo worked as a politician[4].
  • Michael Portillo's professions included journalist[5].
  • Michael Portillo's professions included broadcaster[6].
  • Michael Portillo held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Michael Portillo held the position of Booker Prize judge[12].
  • Michael Portillo was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[13].
  • Michael Portillo's education included a stint at Peterhouse[14].
  • Michael Portillo was educated at Harrow High School[15].
  • Michael Portillo is recorded as male[16].
  • Michael Portillo's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Michael Portillo was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].
  • Michael Portillo's Commons category is recorded as Michael Portillo[19].
  • Michael Portillo's family name is recorded as Portillo[20].
  • Michael Portillo's given name is recorded as Michael[21].
  • Michael Portillo's significant event is recorded as apology to the House of Commons[22].
  • Michael Portillo's official website is recorded as http://www.michaelportillo.co.uk[23].
  • Michael Portillo's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • Michael Portillo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Michael Portillo's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Michael Portillo'}[26].
  • Michael Portillo's candidacy in election is recorded as 1992 United Kingdom general election[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bushey[2], Michael Portillo… he was born on May 26, 1953[3]. His father was Luis Gabriel Portillo[8]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at Peterhouse[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1284[30] and Harrow High School[15], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1910[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], journalist[5], and broadcaster[6]. Among Michael Portillo's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[13]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35] and Booker Prize judge[12].

Personal Life

Michael Portillo was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].

Why It Matters

Michael Portillo ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,505 views/month, #5,796 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Michael Portillo born?

Michael Portillo's place of birth was Bushey[2].

Who were Michael Portillo's parents?

Michael Portillo's father was Luis Gabriel Portillo[8].

What did Michael Portillo do for work?

Michael Portillo worked as politician[4], journalist[5], and broadcaster[6].

Where did Michael Portillo go to school?

Michael Portillo was educated at Peterhouse[14] and Harrow High School[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . UK Parliament Website. commonslibrary.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Peterhouse, Harrow High School
    Occupation politician, journalist, broadcaster
    Position held Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary of State for Defence, Secretary of State for Employment +9
    Employer British Broadcasting Corporation
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