Michael Ramsey

Archbishop of Canterbury (1904-1988)
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Michael Ramsey
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Michael Ramsey

Summary

Michael Ramsey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on November 14, 1904[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on April 23, 1988[5]. He worked as a politician[6], theologian[7], and Anglican priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (827 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Ramsey's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
  • Michael Ramsey died in Oxford[4].
  • Michael Ramsey was born on November 14, 1904[3].
  • Michael Ramsey died on April 23, 1988[5].
  • Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[10].
  • Michael Ramsey's father was Arthur Stanley Ramsey[11].
  • Michael Ramsey was married to Joan Ramsey[12].
  • Michael Ramsey held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Michael Ramsey's professions included politician[6].
  • Michael Ramsey worked as a theologian[7].
  • Michael Ramsey's professions included Anglican priest[8].
  • Michael Ramsey held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury[14].
  • Michael Ramsey held the position of Anglican Archbishop of York[15].
  • Michael Ramsey held the position of Bishop of Durham[16].
  • Michael Ramsey held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Michael Ramsey held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Michael Ramsey held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Michael Ramsey was employed by University of Cambridge[20].
  • Michael Ramsey was employed by Durham University[21].
  • Michael Ramsey's education included a stint at Ripon College Cuddesdon[22].
  • Michael Ramsey's education included a stint at Magdalene College[23].
  • Michael Ramsey's education included a stint at Repton School[24].
  • Michael Ramsey was educated at Sandroyd School[25].
  • Michael Ramsey's education included a stint at King's College School[26].
  • Michael Ramsey received the Royal Victorian Chain[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Ramsey's place of birth was Cambridge[2]. He was born on November 14, 1904[3]. His father was Arthur Stanley Ramsey[11].

Education

Educated at Ripon College Cuddesdon[22], a seminary[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1854[30]; Magdalene College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1428[33]; Repton School[24], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1908[36]; Sandroyd School[25], a school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1888[39]; and King's College School[26], an independent school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1441[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], theologian[7], and Anglican priest[8]. Employers include University of Cambridge[20], a collegiate university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1209[45], headquartered in Cambridge[46] and Durham University[21], a collegiate university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1832[49], headquartered in Durham[50]. Positions held include Archbishop of Canterbury[14], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1558[53]; Anglican Archbishop of York[15], an Anglican episcopal title[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1559[56]; Bishop of Durham[16], a position[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1530[59]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[60], in United Kingdom[61]; and member of the House of Lords[18], a position[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1801[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Victorian Chain[27], an award[65], in United Kingdom[66], founded in 1902[67] and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[68], an award[69], in New Zealand[70].

Personal Life

Michael Ramsey was married to Joan Ramsey[12]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[71].

Death and Burial

Michael Ramsey died on April 23, 1988[5]. He died in Oxford[4]. Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Michael Ramsey ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (827 views/month, #7,007 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Michael Ramsey born?

Born in Cambridge[2], Michael Ramsey…

Where did Michael Ramsey die?

Michael Ramsey passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were Michael Ramsey's parents?

Michael Ramsey's father was Arthur Stanley Ramsey[11].

Who was Michael Ramsey married to?

Michael Ramsey's spouses include Joan Ramsey[12].

What did Michael Ramsey do for work?

Michael Ramsey worked as politician[6], theologian[7], and Anglican priest[8].

Where did Michael Ramsey go to school?

Michael Ramsey was educated at Ripon College Cuddesdon[22], Magdalene College[23], Repton School[24], and Sandroyd School[25].

What awards did Michael Ramsey receive?

Honors received include Royal Victorian Chain[27] and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury[68].

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  1. 16h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, theologian, Anglican priest
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  2. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, theologian, Anglican priest
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  3. 15d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant event consecration
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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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