Terry McCombs

New Zealand politician
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Terry McCombs

Summary

Terry McCombs is a human[1]. He was born in Christchurch[2]. He was born on September 5, 1905[3]. He passed away in Kawakawa[4]. He died on November 6, 1982[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and head teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Christchurch[2], Terry McCombs…
  • Terry McCombs died in Kawakawa[4].
  • Terry McCombs was born on September 5, 1905[3].
  • Terry McCombs died on November 6, 1982[5].
  • Burial took place at Waimairi Cemetery[9].
  • Terry McCombs's father was James McCombs[10].
  • Terry McCombs's mother was Elizabeth McCombs[11].
  • Terry McCombs held citizenship in New Zealand[12].
  • Terry McCombs's professions included politician[6].
  • Terry McCombs worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Terry McCombs's professions included head teacher[8].
  • Terry McCombs held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[13].
  • Terry McCombs held the position of Minister of Education of New Zealand[14].
  • Terry McCombs was educated at University of Canterbury[15].
  • Terry McCombs was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School[16].
  • Terry McCombs's education included a stint at Waitaki Boys' High School[17].
  • Terry McCombs received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Terry McCombs received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Terry McCombs is recorded as male[20].
  • Terry McCombs's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Terry McCombs was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[22].
  • Terry McCombs's Commons category is recorded as Terence McCombs[23].
  • Terry McCombs earned the academic degree of Master of Science[24].
  • Terry McCombs's family name is recorded as McCombs[25].
  • Terry McCombs's given name is recorded as Terence[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Terry McCombs was born in Christchurch[2]. He was born on September 5, 1905[3]. His father was James McCombs[10]. His mother was Elizabeth McCombs[11].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[15], a university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1873[29]; Christchurch Boys' High School[16], a secondary school[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1881[32]; and Waitaki Boys' High School[17], a high school[33], in New Zealand[34], founded in 1883[35]. Terry McCombs earned the academic degree of Master of Science[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and head teacher[8]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[13], a position[36], in New Zealand[37] and Minister of Education of New Zealand[14], a position[38], in New Zealand[39], founded in 1878[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42] and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1300[45].

Personal Life

Terry McCombs was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[22].

Death and Burial

Terry McCombs died on November 6, 1982[5]. He passed away in Kawakawa[4]. He is buried at Waimairi Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Terry McCombs born?

Terry McCombs was born in Christchurch[2].

Where did Terry McCombs die?

Terry McCombs passed away in Kawakawa[4].

Who were Terry McCombs's parents?

Terry McCombs's father was James McCombs[10]. Terry McCombs's mother was Elizabeth McCombs[11].

What did Terry McCombs do for work?

Terry McCombs worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and head teacher[8].

Where did Terry McCombs go to school?

Terry McCombs was educated at University of Canterbury[15], Christchurch Boys' High School[16], and Waitaki Boys' High School[17].

What awards did Terry McCombs receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18] and Knight Bachelor[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . An investigation into the mechanism of the optical resolution of "normal" -αγ-dimethyl-glutaconic acid by means of strychnine and the racemising action of acids and alkalis on the active acid. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [24] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Given name Terence
    Educated at University of Canterbury, Christchurch Boys' High School, Waitaki Boys' High School
    Member of political party New Zealand Labour Party
    Place of burial Waimairi Cemetery
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