Robert Borden

8th prime minister of Canada (1854–1937)
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Robert Borden
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Robert Borden

Summary

Robert Borden is a human[1]. He was born in Grand-Pré[2]. He was born on June 26, 1854[3]. He passed away in Ottawa[4]. He died on June 10, 1937[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,160 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Borden was born in Grand-Pré[2].
  • Robert Borden died in Ottawa[4].
  • Robert Borden was born on June 26, 1854[3].
  • Robert Borden died on June 10, 1937[5].
  • Robert Borden is buried at Beechwood Cemetery[10].
  • Robert Borden's father was Andrew Borden[11].
  • Robert Borden's mother was Eunice Jane Laird[12].
  • Among Robert Borden's spouses was Laura Borden[13].
  • Robert Borden held citizenship in Canada[14].
  • Robert Borden's professions included politician[6].
  • Robert Borden's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Robert Borden's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Robert Borden held the position of Prime Minister of Canada[15].
  • Robert Borden held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[16].
  • Robert Borden held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[17].
  • Robert Borden held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[18].
  • Robert Borden held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[19].
  • Robert Borden held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[20].
  • Robert Borden received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21].
  • Robert Borden received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Robert Borden received the Person of National Historic Significance[23].
  • Robert Borden's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[24].
  • Robert Borden is recorded as male[25].
  • Robert Borden's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Robert Borden was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Borden was born in Grand-Pré[2]. He was born on June 26, 1854[3]. His father was Andrew Borden[11]. His mother was Eunice Jane Laird[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Canada[15], a public office[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30] and member of the House of Commons of Canada[16], a position[31], in Canada[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22]; and Person of National Historic Significance[23].

Personal Life

Robert Borden was married to Laura Borden[13]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[24]. Political affiliations include Liberal Party of Canada[27], a political party[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1861[37], headquartered in Ottawa[38]; Conservative Party of Canada[39], a political party[40], in Canada[41], founded in 1867[42]; and Unionist Party[43], a political party[44], in Canada[45], founded in 1917[46], headquartered in Ottawa[47].

Death and Burial

Robert Borden died on June 10, 1937[5]. He died in Ottawa[4]. Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Borden include Borden Island[48], an island[49], in Canada[50] and Borden[51], a town[52], in Australia[53].

Why It Matters

Robert Borden ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,160 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Borden Island[48], an island[49], in Canada[50] and Borden[51], a town[52], in Australia[53].

FAQs

Where was Robert Borden born?

Robert Borden's place of birth was Grand-Pré[2].

Where did Robert Borden die?

Robert Borden passed away in Ottawa[4].

Who were Robert Borden's parents?

Robert Borden's father was Andrew Borden[11]. Robert Borden's mother was Eunice Jane Laird[12].

Who was Robert Borden married to?

Robert Borden's spouses include Laura Borden[13].

What did Robert Borden do for work?

Robert Borden worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

What awards did Robert Borden receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[21], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], and Person of National Historic Significance[23].

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  10. [16] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [23] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] . 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. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Archives at Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
    Writing language English
    Depicted by Sir Robert Laird Borden, 1854 - 1937. Prime Minister of Canada. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)
    Sex or gender male
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