Simon Crean

Australian politician (1949–2023)
Person human Q1400580
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Simon Crean

Summary

Simon Crean is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1949[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on June 25, 2023[5]. He worked as a politician[6], trade unionist[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Melbourne[2], Simon Crean…
  • Simon Crean died in Berlin[4].
  • Simon Crean was born on February 26, 1949[3].
  • Simon Crean died on June 25, 2023[5].
  • Simon Crean's father was Frank Crean[10].
  • Simon Crean held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Simon Crean worked as a politician[6].
  • Simon Crean worked as a trade unionist[7].
  • Simon Crean worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Simon Crean held the position of Minister for Infrastructure and Transport[12].
  • Simon Crean held the position of member of the Australian House of Representatives[13].
  • Simon Crean held the position of Minister for the Arts[14].
  • Simon Crean held the position of Minister for Education[15].
  • Simon Crean held the position of Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations[16].
  • Simon Crean held the position of Minister for Social Inclusion[17].
  • Simon Crean was educated at Monash University Faculty of Law[18].
  • Simon Crean's education included a stint at Melbourne High School[19].
  • Simon Crean's education included a stint at Monash University Faculty of Business and Economics[20].
  • Simon Crean received the Centenary Medal[21].
  • Simon Crean received the Companion of the Order of Australia[22].
  • Simon Crean is recorded as male[23].
  • Simon Crean's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Simon Crean was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party[25].
  • Simon Crean's Commons category is recorded as Simon Crean[26].
  • Simon Crean's family name is recorded as Crean[27].

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Origins and Family

Simon Crean was born in Melbourne[2]. He was born on February 26, 1949[3]. His father was Frank Crean[10].

Education

Educated at Monash University Faculty of Law[18], a law school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1963[30]; Melbourne High School[19], a high school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1905[33]; and Monash University Faculty of Business and Economics[20], a business school[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1958[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], trade unionist[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include Minister for Infrastructure and Transport[12], a position[37], in Australia[38], founded in 1928[39]; member of the Australian House of Representatives[13], a position[40], in Australia[41]; Minister for the Arts[14], a position[42], in Australia[43]; Minister for Education[15], a position[44], in Australia[45], founded in 1963[46]; Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations[16], a position[47], in Australia[48]; and Minister for Social Inclusion[17], a position[49], in Australia[50], founded in 2007[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Centenary Medal[21], a medallion[52], in Australia[53], founded in 2001[54] and Companion of the Order of Australia[22], a grade of an order[55], in Australia[56].

Personal Life

Simon Crean was affiliated with the Australian Labor Party[25].

Death and Burial

Simon Crean died on June 25, 2023[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Simon Crean ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Simon Crean born?

Simon Crean's place of birth was Melbourne[2].

Where did Simon Crean die?

Simon Crean passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Simon Crean's parents?

Simon Crean's father was Frank Crean[10].

What did Simon Crean do for work?

Simon Crean worked as politician[6], trade unionist[7], and lawyer[8].

Where did Simon Crean go to school?

Simon Crean was educated at Monash University Faculty of Law[18], Melbourne High School[19], and Monash University Faculty of Business and Economics[20].

What awards did Simon Crean receive?

Honors received include Centenary Medal[21] and Companion of the Order of Australia[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . abc.net.au. abc.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Australian Honours Search Facility. honours.pmc.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . abc.net.au. abc.net.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  28. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  29. [56] . 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. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, trade unionist, lawyer
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    Given name Simon
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