Ruth Davidson

Scottish politician and peer
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Ruth Davidson

Summary

Ruth Davidson is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. She was born on November 10, 1978[3]. She worked as a politician[4] and journalist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (833 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Ruth Davidson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Born in Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital[7], Ruth Davidson…
  • Ruth Davidson was born on November 10, 1978[3].
  • Ruth Davidson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Ruth Davidson's professions included politician[4].
  • Ruth Davidson's professions included journalist[5].
  • Ruth Davidson held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9].
  • Ruth Davidson's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[10].
  • Ruth Davidson was educated at University of Glasgow[11].
  • Ruth Davidson's education included a stint at Buckhaven High School[12].
  • Ruth Davidson received the Time 100[13].
  • Ruth Davidson's religion is recorded as Church of Scotland[14].
  • Ruth Davidson is recorded as female[15].
  • Ruth Davidson's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ruth Davidson's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[17].
  • Ruth Davidson was affiliated with the Scottish Conservative Party[18].
  • Ruth Davidson's Commons category is recorded as Ruth Davidson[19].
  • Ruth Davidson's residence is recorded as Partick[20].
  • Ruth Davidson's residence is recorded as Selkirk[21].
  • Ruth Davidson's residence is recorded as Fife[22].
  • Ruth Davidson's family name is recorded as Davidson[23].
  • Ruth Davidson's given name is recorded as Ruth[24].
  • Ruth Davidson's given name is recorded as Elizabeth[25].
  • Ruth Davidson's official website is recorded as http://www.ruthdavidson.co.uk/[26].
  • Ruth Davidson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Edinburgh[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 0601[30] and Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital[7], a maternity hospital[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Ruth Davidson was born on November 10, 1978[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[10], a public university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1583[35], headquartered in Edinburgh[36]; University of Glasgow[11], a public research university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1451[39], headquartered in Glasgow[40]; and Buckhaven High School[12], a secondary school[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and journalist[5]. Ruth Davidson held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9].

Recognition

Ruth Davidson received the Time 100[13].

Personal Life

Ruth Davidson's religion is recorded as Church of Scotland[14]. She was affiliated with the Scottish Conservative Party[18].

Why It Matters

Ruth Davidson ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (833 views/month, #6,960 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Davidson born?

Ruth Davidson's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

What did Ruth Davidson do for work?

Ruth Davidson worked as politician[4] and journalist[5].

Where did Ruth Davidson go to school?

Ruth Davidson was educated at University of Edinburgh[10], University of Glasgow[11], and Buckhaven High School[12].

What awards did Ruth Davidson receive?

Honors received include Time 100[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Tv maze person id → 126069
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  2. 6w ago · TTWIDEE · 2026-08-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archive of our own tag → Ruth Davidson
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8419]]: Ruth Davidson"
  3. 20w ago · UndefinedRachel · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name → Ruth, Elizabeth
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