Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig

British historian and politician (1943–2024)
Person human Q336492
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Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig

Summary

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Leicester[2]. She was born on November 10, 1943[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on February 29, 2024[5]. She worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was born in Leicester[2].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig died in London[4].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was born on November 10, 1943[3].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig died on February 29, 2024[5].
  • Among Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's spouses was Stanley Henig[10].
  • Among Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's spouses was Jack Johnstone[11].
  • A child of Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was Simon Henig[12].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's professions included historian[6].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's professions included politician[8].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was employed by University of Lancaster[15].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was educated at University of Lancaster[16].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's education included a stint at Royal Holloway, University of London[17].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig is recorded as female[19].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's noble title is recorded as baron[21].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was affiliated with the Labour Party[22].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's Commons category is recorded as Ruth Henig[23].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[24].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's family name is recorded as Henig[25].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's given name is recorded as Ruth[26].
  • Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's work location is recorded as London[27].

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Origins and Family

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's place of birth was Leicester[2]. She was born on November 10, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at University of Lancaster[16], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1964[30], headquartered in Lancaster[31] and Royal Holloway, University of London[17], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1879[34], headquartered in Egham[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8]. Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was employed by University of Lancaster[15]. She held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].

Recognition

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Stanley Henig[10], a politician[36], b. 1939[37], of United Kingdom[38] and Jack Johnstone[11]. A child of Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was Simon Henig[12]. She was affiliated with the Labour Party[22].

Death and Burial

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig died on February 29, 2024[5]. She died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig born?

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's place of birth was Leicester[2].

Where did Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig die?

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig passed away in London[4].

Who was Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig married to?

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig's spouses include Stanley Henig[10] and Jack Johnstone[11].

What did Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig do for work?

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8].

Where did Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig go to school?

Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig was educated at University of Lancaster[16] and Royal Holloway, University of London[17].

What awards did Ruth Henig, Baroness Henig receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . bnnbreaking.com. Retrieved . bnnbreaking.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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