Tessa Jowell

British politician (1947–2018)
Person human Q272642
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Tessa Jowell

Summary

Tessa Jowell is a human[1]. Born in London[2], she… she was born on September 17, 1947[3]. She died in Shipston-on-Stour[4]. She died on May 12, 2018[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,328 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Tessa Jowell's place of birth was London[2].
  • Tessa Jowell died in Shipston-on-Stour[4].
  • Tessa Jowell was born on September 17, 1947[3].
  • Tessa Jowell died on May 12, 2018[5].
  • Tessa Jowell's father was Kenneth Palmer[8].
  • Tessa Jowell was married to Roger Jowell[9].
  • Tessa Jowell was married to David Mills[10].
  • A child of Tessa Jowell was Jess Mills[11].
  • A child of Tessa Jowell was Matthew Mills[12].
  • Tessa Jowell held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • English was Tessa Jowell's native language[14].
  • Tessa Jowell worked as a politician[6].
  • Tessa Jowell held the position of Minister for London[15].
  • Tessa Jowell held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Tessa Jowell held the position of member of the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Tessa Jowell held the position of member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Tessa Jowell held the position of member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Tessa Jowell held the position of member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Tessa Jowell's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[21].
  • Tessa Jowell was educated at University of Aberdeen[22].
  • Tessa Jowell was educated at Goldsmiths, University of London[23].
  • Tessa Jowell's education included a stint at St Margaret's School for Girls[24].
  • Tessa Jowell received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • Tessa Jowell is recorded as female[26].
  • Tessa Jowell's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Tessa Jowell… she was born on September 17, 1947[3]. Her father was Kenneth Palmer[8]. English was her native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[21], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; University of Aberdeen[22], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35]; Goldsmiths, University of London[23], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1891[38], headquartered in London[39]; and St Margaret's School for Girls[24], a secondary school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1846[42].

Career and Affiliations

Tessa Jowell worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Minister for London[15], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1994[45]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47]; member of the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 2010[50]; member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 2005[53]; member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 2001[56]; and member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1997[59].

Recognition

Tessa Jowell received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Roger Jowell[9], a sociologist[60], 1942–2011[61], of United Kingdom[62], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[63], specialised in sociology[64] and David Mills[10], a lawyer[65], b. 1944[66], of United Kingdom[67]. Children include Jess Mills[11], a singer-songwriter[68], b. 1981[69], of United Kingdom[70] and Matthew Mills[12]. Tessa Jowell was affiliated with the Labour Party[71].

Death and Burial

Tessa Jowell died on May 12, 2018[5]. She passed away in Shipston-on-Stour[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[72].

Why It Matters

Tessa Jowell ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,328 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] She is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Tessa Jowell born?

Tessa Jowell's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Tessa Jowell die?

Tessa Jowell died in Shipston-on-Stour[4].

Who were Tessa Jowell's parents?

Tessa Jowell's father was Kenneth Palmer[8].

Who was Tessa Jowell married to?

Tessa Jowell's spouses include Roger Jowell[9] and David Mills[10].

What did Tessa Jowell do for work?

Tessa Jowell worked as politician[6].

Where did Tessa Jowell go to school?

Tessa Jowell was educated at University of Edinburgh[21], University of Aberdeen[22], Goldsmiths, University of London[23], and St Margaret's School for Girls[24].

What awards did Tessa Jowell receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].

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