Michael Wilson

Canadian politician (1937-2019)
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Michael Wilson

Summary

Michael Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Toronto[2], he… he was born on November 4, 1937[3]. He died on February 10, 2019[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], stockbroker[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toronto[2], Michael Wilson…
  • Michael Wilson was born on November 4, 1937[3].
  • Michael Wilson died on February 10, 2019[4].
  • Michael Wilson held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Michael Wilson worked as a politician[5].
  • Michael Wilson worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Michael Wilson's professions included stockbroker[7].
  • Michael Wilson's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Michael Wilson held the position of Canadian ambassador to the United States[11].
  • Michael Wilson held the position of Minister of Finance[12].
  • Michael Wilson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[13].
  • Michael Wilson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[14].
  • Michael Wilson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[15].
  • Michael Wilson held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[16].
  • Michael Wilson was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[17].
  • Michael Wilson's education included a stint at Trinity College[18].
  • Michael Wilson was educated at Upper Canada College[19].
  • Michael Wilson was educated at Rotman School of Management[20].
  • Michael Wilson received the Companion of the Order of Canada[21].
  • Michael Wilson received the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[22].
  • Michael Wilson is recorded as male[23].
  • Michael Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Michael Wilson was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[25].
  • Michael Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Michael Wilson (Canadian politician)[26].
  • The cause of death was cancer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Wilson's place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on November 4, 1937[3].

Education

Educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[17], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1895[30], headquartered in London[31]; Trinity College[18], an affiliated school[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1851[34], headquartered in Trinity College (Main Building)[35]; Upper Canada College[19], a boys' high school[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1829[38]; and Rotman School of Management[20], a business school[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1972[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], diplomat[6], stockbroker[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include Canadian ambassador to the United States[11], a position[42], in United States[43]; Minister of Finance[12], a position[44], in Canada[45], founded in 1867[46]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[13], a position[47], in Canada[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[21], a grade of an order[49], in Canada[50], founded in 1967[51] and Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[22], an award[52], in Canada[53], founded in 1946[54].

Personal Life

Michael Wilson was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[25].

Death and Burial

Michael Wilson died on February 10, 2019[4]. The cause of death was cancer[27].

Why It Matters

Michael Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Michael Wilson born?

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

What did Michael Wilson do for work?

Michael Wilson worked as politician[5], diplomat[6], stockbroker[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Michael Wilson go to school?

Michael Wilson was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[17], Trinity College[18], Upper Canada College[19], and Rotman School of Management[20].

What awards did Michael Wilson receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[21] and Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[22].

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  7. [13] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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