Tam Dalyell

Scottish politician (1932-2017)
Person human Q333784
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Tam Dalyell

Summary

Tam Dalyell is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on August 9, 1932[3]. He passed away in West Lothian[4]. He died on January 26, 2017[5]. He worked as a politician[6], author[7], autobiographer[8], writer[9], and biographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], Tam Dalyell…
  • Tam Dalyell died in West Lothian[4].
  • Tam Dalyell was born on August 9, 1932[3].
  • Tam Dalyell died on January 26, 2017[5].
  • Tam Dalyell's father was Gordon Dalyell of the Binns[12].
  • Tam Dalyell's mother was Dame Eleanor Dalyell, 10th Btss.[13].
  • Among Tam Dalyell's spouses was Kathleen Dalyell[14].
  • A child of Tam Dalyell was Sir Gordon Wheatley Dalyell, 12th Bt.[15].
  • A child of Tam Dalyell was Moira Eleanor Dalyell[16].
  • Tam Dalyell held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Tam Dalyell worked as a politician[6].
  • Tam Dalyell worked as an author[7].
  • Tam Dalyell's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • Tam Dalyell worked as a writer[9].
  • Tam Dalyell's professions included biographer[10].
  • Tam Dalyell's professions included teacher[18].
  • Tam Dalyell held the position of Father of the House[19].
  • Tam Dalyell held the position of Member of the European Parliament[20].
  • Tam Dalyell held the position of member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Tam Dalyell held the position of member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Tam Dalyell held the position of member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23].
  • Tam Dalyell held the position of member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24].
  • Tam Dalyell was employed by Bo'ness Academy[25].
  • Tam Dalyell was educated at King's College[26].
  • Tam Dalyell was educated at Edinburgh Academy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tam Dalyell's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on August 9, 1932[3]. His father was Gordon Dalyell of the Binns[12]. His mother was Dame Eleanor Dalyell, 10th Btss.[13].

Education

Educated at King's College[26], Edinburgh Academy[27], Eton College[28], University of Edinburgh[29], and Moray House School of Education[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], author[7], autobiographer[8], writer[9], biographer[10], and teacher[18]. Among Tam Dalyell's employers was Bo'ness Academy[25]. Positions held include Father of the House[19]; Member of the European Parliament[20], a member of parliament[31], founded in 1979[32]; member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 2001[35]; member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1997[38]; member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1992[41]; and member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1987[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[45] and honorary doctorate[46].

Personal Life

Tam Dalyell was married to Kathleen Dalyell[14]. Children include Sir Gordon Wheatley Dalyell, 12th Bt.[15], b. 1965[47] and Moira Eleanor Dalyell[16], b. 1968[48]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[49].

Death and Burial

Tam Dalyell died on January 26, 2017[5]. He died in West Lothian[4].

Why It Matters

Tam Dalyell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (483 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Tam Dalyell born?

Tam Dalyell was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Tam Dalyell die?

Tam Dalyell died in West Lothian[4].

Who were Tam Dalyell's parents?

Tam Dalyell's father was Gordon Dalyell of the Binns[12]. Tam Dalyell's mother was Dame Eleanor Dalyell, 10th Btss.[13].

Who was Tam Dalyell married to?

Tam Dalyell's spouses include Kathleen Dalyell[14].

What did Tam Dalyell do for work?

Tam Dalyell worked as politician[6], author[7], autobiographer[8], writer[9], and biographer[10].

Where did Tam Dalyell go to school?

Tam Dalyell was educated at King's College[26], Edinburgh Academy[27], Eton College[28], and University of Edinburgh[29].

What awards did Tam Dalyell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[45] and honorary doctorate[46].

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  16. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [30] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [49] . wikidata.org.
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  28. [45] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  29. [46] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [3] . TheGuardian.com. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [5] . TheGuardian.com. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at King's College, Edinburgh Academy, Eton College +2
    Child Sir Gordon Wheatley Dalyell, 12th Bt., Moira Eleanor Dalyell
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