Neil Blaney

Irish politician (1922-1995)
Person human Q1727081
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Neil Blaney

Summary

Neil Blaney is a human[1]. Born in Fanad[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1922[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on November 8, 1995[5]. He worked as a politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and farmer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fanad[2], Neil Blaney…
  • Neil Blaney died in Dublin[4].
  • Neil Blaney was born on October 29, 1922[3].
  • Neil Blaney died on November 8, 1995[5].
  • Neil Blaney's father was Neal Blaney[10].
  • Neil Blaney held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • English was Neil Blaney's native language[12].
  • Neil Blaney's professions included politician[6].
  • Neil Blaney's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Neil Blaney worked as a farmer[8].
  • Neil Blaney held the position of Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine[13].
  • Neil Blaney held the position of Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage[14].
  • Neil Blaney held the position of Minister for Posts and Telegraphs[15].
  • Neil Blaney held the position of Member of the European Parliament[16].
  • Neil Blaney held the position of Teachta Dála[17].
  • Neil Blaney held the position of Teachta Dála[18].
  • Neil Blaney was educated at Saint Eunan's College[19].
  • Neil Blaney is recorded as male[20].
  • Neil Blaney's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Neil Blaney was affiliated with the Independent Fianna Fáil[22].
  • Neil Blaney was affiliated with the Fianna Fáil[23].
  • Neil Blaney's family name is recorded as Blaney[24].
  • Neil Blaney's given name is recorded as Neil[25].
  • Neil Blaney's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[26].
  • Neil Blaney's work location is recorded as Brussels[27].

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Origins and Family

Neil Blaney was born in Fanad[2]. He was born on October 29, 1922[3]. His father was Neal Blaney[10]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Neil Blaney was educated at Saint Eunan's College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and farmer[8]. Positions held include Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine[13], a public office[28], in Ireland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage[14], a public office[31], in Ireland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Minister for Posts and Telegraphs[15], a position[34], in Ireland[35], founded in 1922[36]; Member of the European Parliament[16], a member of parliament[37], founded in 1979[38]; Teachta Dála[17], a position[39], in Ireland[40]; and substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[41].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Independent Fianna Fáil[22] and Fianna Fáil[23].

Death and Burial

Neil Blaney died on November 8, 1995[5]. He died in Dublin[4].

Why It Matters

Neil Blaney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Neil Blaney born?

Neil Blaney was born in Fanad[2].

Where did Neil Blaney die?

Neil Blaney died in Dublin[4].

Who were Neil Blaney's parents?

Neil Blaney's father was Neal Blaney[10].

What did Neil Blaney do for work?

Neil Blaney worked as politician[6], entrepreneur[7], and farmer[8].

Where did Neil Blaney go to school?

Neil Blaney was educated at Saint Eunan's College[19].

References

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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [41] . assembly.coe.int. assembly.coe.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . Members of the European Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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