Ray Hnatyshyn

Canadian politician of Ukrainian descent (1934-2002)
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Ray Hnatyshyn
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Ray Hnatyshyn

Summary

Ray Hnatyshyn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saskatoon[2]. He was born on +1934-03-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Ottawa[4]. He died on +2002-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], barrister[7], reservist[8], lecturer[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (925 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saskatoon[2], Ray Hnatyshyn…
  • Ray Hnatyshyn passed away in Ottawa[4].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn was born on +1934-03-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn died on +2002-12-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn is buried at Beechwood Cemetery[12].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn's father was John Hnatyshyn[13].
  • Among Ray Hnatyshyn's spouses was Gerda Hnatyshyn[14].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn held citizenship in Canada[15].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn worked as a politician[6].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn worked as a barrister[7].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn worked as a reservist[8].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn's professions included lecturer[9].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn's professions included military personnel[10].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn worked as a lawyer[16].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn held the position of Governor General of Canada[17].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn held the position of Leader of the Government in the House of Commons[18].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn held the position of Chancellor of Carleton University[19].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[20].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[21].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[22].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn was educated at University of Saskatchewan[23].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn was educated at University of Saskatchewan College of Law[24].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn was educated at Nutana Collegiate[25].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn received the Companion of the Order of Canada[26].
  • Ray Hnatyshyn received the Order of Military Merit (Canada)[27].

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Origins and Family

Ray Hnatyshyn's place of birth was Saskatoon[2]. He was born on +1934-03-16T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John Hnatyshyn[13].

Education

Educated at University of Saskatchewan[23], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in Saskatoon[31]; University of Saskatchewan College of Law[24], an educational institution[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1912[34]; and Nutana Collegiate[25], a high school[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1909[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], barrister[7], reservist[8], lecturer[9], military personnel[10], and lawyer[16]. Positions held include Governor General of Canada[17], a position[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1867[40]; Leader of the Government in the House of Commons[18], a position[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1944[43]; Chancellor of Carleton University[19]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[20], a position[44], in Canada[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[26], a grade of an order[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1967[48]; Order of Military Merit (Canada)[27], an order[49], in Canada[50], founded in 1972[51]; Order of Saint John[52], an order of chivalry[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1888[55]; Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[56], a medallion[57], in Canada[58], founded in 2002[59]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[60], an award[61], in Canada[62].

Personal Life

Among Ray Hnatyshyn's spouses was Gerda Hnatyshyn[14]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodox Church[63]. He was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[64].

Death and Burial

Ray Hnatyshyn died on +2002-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Ottawa[4]. The cause of death was pancreatitis[65]. Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ray Hnatyshyn ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (925 views/month, #7,124 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Ray Hnatyshyn born?

Ray Hnatyshyn was born in Saskatoon[2].

Where did Ray Hnatyshyn die?

Ray Hnatyshyn died in Ottawa[4].

Who were Ray Hnatyshyn's parents?

Ray Hnatyshyn's father was John Hnatyshyn[13].

Who was Ray Hnatyshyn married to?

Ray Hnatyshyn's spouses include Gerda Hnatyshyn[14].

What did Ray Hnatyshyn do for work?

Ray Hnatyshyn worked as politician[6], barrister[7], reservist[8], lecturer[9], and military personnel[10].

Where did Ray Hnatyshyn go to school?

Ray Hnatyshyn was educated at University of Saskatchewan[23], University of Saskatchewan College of Law[24], and Nutana Collegiate[25].

What awards did Ray Hnatyshyn receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[26], Order of Military Merit (Canada)[27], Order of Saint John[52], and Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[56].

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

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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