Thomas Playford

Summary

Thomas Playford is a human^[1]. Born in Norton Summit^[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1896^[3]. He passed away in Adelaide^[4]. He died on June 16, 1981^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], fruit grower^[7], military personnel^[8], military officer^[9], and business executive^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Thomas Playford's place of birth was Norton Summit^[2].
• Thomas Playford died in Adelaide^[4].
• Thomas Playford was born on July 5, 1896^[3].
• Thomas Playford died on June 16, 1981^[5].
• Burial took place at Norton Summit^[12].
• Thomas Playford held citizenship in Australia^[13].
• English was Thomas Playford's native language^[14].
• Thomas Playford's professions included politician^[6].
• Thomas Playford's professions included fruit grower^[7].
• Thomas Playford's professions included military personnel^[8].
• Thomas Playford worked as a military officer^[9].
• Thomas Playford's professions included business executive^[10].
• Thomas Playford held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly^[15].
• Thomas Playford held the position of Premier of South Australia^[16].
• Thomas Playford held the position of Member of the South Australian House of Assembly^[17].
• Thomas Playford held the position of Treasurer of South Australia^[18].
• Thomas Playford held the position of Leader of the Liberal and Country League^[19].
• Thomas Playford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20].
• Thomas Playford was a member of Electricity Trust of South Australia Board^[21].
• Thomas Playford's religion is recorded as Baptists^[22].
• Thomas Playford is recorded as male^[23].
• Thomas Playford's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Thomas Playford was affiliated with the Liberal and Country League of South Australia^[25].
• Thomas Playford's military branch is recorded as Australian Army^[26].
• Thomas Playford's Commons category is recorded as Sir Thomas Playford (1896-1981)^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Playford was born in Norton Summit^[2]. He was born on July 5, 1896^[3]. English was his native language^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], fruit grower^[7], military personnel^[8], military officer^[9], and business executive^[10]. Positions held include Member of the South Australian House of Assembly^[15]; Premier of South Australia^[16], a public office^[28], in Australia^[29], founded in 1856^[30]; Treasurer of South Australia^[18], a public office^[31], in Australia^[32], founded in 1856^[33]; and Leader of the Liberal and Country League^[19], a position^[34], in Australia^[35], founded in 1932^[36].

Recognition

Thomas Playford received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20].

Personal Life

Thomas Playford's religion is recorded as Baptists^[22]. He was affiliated with the Liberal and Country League of South Australia^[25].

Death and Burial

Thomas Playford died on June 16, 1981^[5]. He died in Adelaide^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[37]. He is buried at Norton Summit^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Playford include Playford^[38], a local government area of South Australia^[39], in Australia^[40], founded in 1997^[41].

Why It Matters

Thomas Playford ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

Entities named for him include Playford^[38], a local government area of South Australia^[39], in Australia^[40], founded in 1997^[41].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Playford born?

Born in Norton Summit^[2], Thomas Playford…

Where did Thomas Playford die?

Thomas Playford passed away in Adelaide^[4].

What did Thomas Playford do for work?

Thomas Playford worked as politician^[6], fruit grower^[7], military personnel^[8], military officer^[9], and business executive^[10].

What awards did Thomas Playford receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George^[20].