Tommy Douglas

Summary

Tommy Douglas is a human^[1]. He was born in Falkirk^[2]. He was born on +1904-10-20T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Ottawa^[4]. He died on +1986-02-24T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], Christian minister^[7], cleric^[8], and printer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (772 views/month, #6,631 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Tommy Douglas's place of birth was Falkirk^[2].
• Tommy Douglas passed away in Ottawa^[4].
• Tommy Douglas was born on +1904-10-20T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Tommy Douglas died on +1986-02-24T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery^[11].
• Tommy Douglas's father was Thomas Douglas^[12].
• Tommy Douglas's mother was Annie Clement^[13].
• A child of Tommy Douglas was Shirley Douglas^[14].
• Tommy Douglas held citizenship in Canada^[15].
• Tommy Douglas's professions included politician^[6].
• Tommy Douglas's professions included Christian minister^[7].
• Tommy Douglas's professions included cleric^[8].
• Tommy Douglas's professions included printer^[9].
• Tommy Douglas held the position of Premier of Saskatchewan^[16].
• Tommy Douglas held the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan^[17].
• Tommy Douglas held the position of leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada^[18].
• Tommy Douglas held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[19].
• Tommy Douglas held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[20].
• Tommy Douglas held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[21].
• Tommy Douglas was educated at Brandon University^[22].
• Tommy Douglas's education included a stint at McMaster University^[23].
• Tommy Douglas was educated at University of Chicago^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Tommy Douglas is Medicare^[25].
• Tommy Douglas received the The Greatest Canadian^[26].
• Tommy Douglas received the Companion of the Order of Canada^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Falkirk^[2], Tommy Douglas… he was born on +1904-10-20T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Thomas Douglas^[12]. His mother was Annie Clement^[13].

Education

Educated at Brandon University^[22], a university^[28], in Canada^[29], founded in 1890^[30]; McMaster University^[23], a public research university^[31], in Canada^[32], founded in 1887^[33]; and University of Chicago^[24], a private university^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1890^[36], headquartered in Chicago^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], Christian minister^[7], cleric^[8], and printer^[9]. Positions held include Premier of Saskatchewan^[16], a public office^[38], in Canada^[39], founded in 1905^[40]; Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan^[17]; leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada^[18], a position^[41], in Canada^[42]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada^[19], a position^[43], in Canada^[44].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tommy Douglas is Medicare^[25].

Recognition

Awards received include The Greatest Canadian^[26], Companion of the Order of Canada^[27], Saskatchewan Order of Merit^[45], King's Privy Council for Canada^[46], Canadian Medical Hall of Fame^[47], and Person of National Historic Significance^[48].

Personal Life

A child of Tommy Douglas was Shirley Douglas^[14]. His religion is recorded as Baptists^[49]. Political affiliations include Co-operative Commonwealth Federation^[50], a political party^[51], in Canada^[52], founded in 1932^[53], headquartered in Ottawa^[54]; New Democratic Party^[55], a political party^[56], in Canada^[57], founded in 1961^[58], headquartered in Ottawa^[59]; and Saskatchewan New Democratic Party^[60], a political party^[61], in Canada^[62], founded in 1961^[63], headquartered in Regina^[64].

Death and Burial

Tommy Douglas died on +1986-02-24T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Ottawa^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[65]. Burial took place at Beechwood Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Tommy Douglas ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (772 views/month, #6,631 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[66] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[67]

FAQs

Where was Tommy Douglas born?

Tommy Douglas was born in Falkirk^[2].

Where did Tommy Douglas die?

Tommy Douglas passed away in Ottawa^[4].

Who were Tommy Douglas's parents?

Tommy Douglas's father was Thomas Douglas^[12]. Tommy Douglas's mother was Annie Clement^[13].

What did Tommy Douglas do for work?

Tommy Douglas worked as politician^[6], Christian minister^[7], cleric^[8], and printer^[9].

Where did Tommy Douglas go to school?

Tommy Douglas was educated at Brandon University^[22], McMaster University^[23], and University of Chicago^[24].

What awards did Tommy Douglas receive?

Honors received include The Greatest Canadian^[26], Companion of the Order of Canada^[27], Saskatchewan Order of Merit^[45], and King's Privy Council for Canada^[46].