Stan Rodger

New Zealand politician (1940–2022)
Person human Q7597855
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Stan Rodger

Summary

Stan Rodger is a human[1]. He was born in Dunedin[2]. He was born on February 13, 1940[3]. He died on May 2022[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Stan Rodger's place of birth was Dunedin[2].
  • Stan Rodger was born on February 13, 1940[3].
  • Stan Rodger died on May 2022[4].
  • Stan Rodger died on May 29, 2022[7].
  • Among Stan Rodger's spouses was Anne Rodger[8].
  • A child of Stan Rodger was Craig Rodger[9].
  • Stan Rodger held citizenship in New Zealand[10].
  • Stan Rodger's professions included politician[5].
  • Stan Rodger held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11].
  • Stan Rodger held the position of Minister of Labour[12].
  • Stan Rodger held the position of Minister of State Owned Enterprises[13].
  • Stan Rodger was educated at Kaikorai Primary School[14].
  • Stan Rodger's education included a stint at King Edward Technical College[15].
  • Stan Rodger received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].
  • Stan Rodger is recorded as male[17].
  • Stan Rodger's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Stan Rodger was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[19].
  • Stan Rodger's Commons category is recorded as Stan Rodger[20].
  • Stan Rodger's family name is recorded as Rodger[21].
  • Stan Rodger's given name is recorded as Stanley[22].
  • Stan Rodger's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Stan Rodger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Stan Rodger's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Stanley Joseph Rodger'}[25].
  • Stan Rodger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Stan Rodger'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dunedin[2], Stan Rodger… he was born on February 13, 1940[3].

Education

Educated at Kaikorai Primary School[14], a primary school[27], in New Zealand[28] and King Edward Technical College[15], a school[29], in New Zealand[30], founded in 1889[31].

Career and Affiliations

Stan Rodger's professions included politician[5]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11], a position[32], in New Zealand[33]; Minister of Labour[12], a position[34], in New Zealand[35]; and Minister of State Owned Enterprises[13], a position[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1987[38].

Recognition

Stan Rodger received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

Personal Life

Among Stan Rodger's spouses was Anne Rodger[8]. A child of him was Craig Rodger[9]. He was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 2022[4] and May 29, 2022[7].

Why It Matters

Stan Rodger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Stan Rodger born?

Born in Dunedin[2], Stan Rodger…

Who was Stan Rodger married to?

Stan Rodger's spouses include Anne Rodger[8].

What did Stan Rodger do for work?

Stan Rodger worked as politician[5].

Where did Stan Rodger go to school?

Stan Rodger was educated at Kaikorai Primary School[14] and King Edward Technical College[15].

What awards did Stan Rodger receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Who's Who in New Zealand, 1991. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The London Gazette 52383. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . rnz.co.nz. rnz.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . 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. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party New Zealand Labour Party
    Educated at Kaikorai Primary School, King Edward Technical College
    Sex or gender male
    Family name Rodger
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