Tony Benn
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Summary
Tony Benn is a human[1]. He was born in Marylebone[2]. He was born on April 3, 1925[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 14, 2014[5]. He worked as a politician[6], autobiographer[7], diarist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,255 views/month, #4,055 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Tony Benn was born in Marylebone[2].
- Tony Benn passed away in London[4].
- Tony Benn was born on April 3, 1925[3].
- Tony Benn died on March 14, 2014[5].
- Tony Benn died on March 13, 2014[11].
- Tony Benn's father was William Wedgwood Benn, 1st Viscount Stansgate[12].
- Tony Benn's mother was Margaret Wedgwood Benn[13].
- Tony Benn was married to Caroline Benn[14].
- A child of Tony Benn was Melissa Benn[15].
- A child of Tony Benn was Stephen Benn, 3rd Viscount Stansgate[16].
- A child of Tony Benn was Hilary Benn[17].
- A child of Tony Benn was Joshua William Wedgwood Benn[18].
- Tony Benn held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
- Tony Benn held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
- Tony Benn's professions included politician[6].
- Tony Benn worked as an autobiographer[7].
- Tony Benn's professions included diarist[8].
- Tony Benn worked as a writer[9].
- Tony Benn held the position of Secretary of State for Business and Trade[21].
- Tony Benn held the position of Minister of Technology[22].
- Tony Benn held the position of Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[23].
- Tony Benn held the position of Secretary of State for Energy[24].
- Tony Benn held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].
- Tony Benn held the position of member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[26].
- Tony Benn was educated at New College[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1925-04-03[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2014-03-14[31]
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Community tags: non-musician, politician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 969ab2ff-7108-4e7e-bf9f-03d0313acc4e[33]
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Origins and Family
Tony Benn's place of birth was Marylebone[2]. He was born on April 3, 1925[3]. His father was William Wedgwood Benn, 1st Viscount Stansgate[12]. His mother was Margaret Wedgwood Benn[13].
Education
Educated at New College[27], Westminster School[34], and Central Foundation Boys' School[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], autobiographer[7], diarist[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include Secretary of State for Business and Trade[21], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1963[38]; Minister of Technology[22], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1964[41]; Postmaster General of the United Kingdom[23], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Secretary of State for Energy[24]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1997[48].
Personal Life
Among Tony Benn's spouses was Caroline Benn[14]. Children include Melissa Benn[15], Stephen Benn, 3rd Viscount Stansgate[16], Hilary Benn[17], and Joshua William Wedgwood Benn[18]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[49].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 14, 2014[5] and March 13, 2014[11]. Tony Benn passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was chronic lymphocytic leukemia[50].
Why It Matters
Tony Benn ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,255 views/month, #4,055 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Tony Benn born?
Born in Marylebone[2].
Where did Tony Benn die?
Tony Benn passed away in London[4].
Who were Tony Benn's parents?
Tony Benn's father was William Wedgwood Benn, 1st Viscount Stansgate[12]. Tony Benn's mother was Margaret Wedgwood Benn[13].
Who was Tony Benn married to?
Tony Benn's spouses include Caroline Benn[14].
What did Tony Benn do for work?
Tony Benn worked as politician[6], autobiographer[7], diarist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Tony Benn go to school?
Tony Benn was educated at New College[27], Westminster School[34], and Central Foundation Boys' School[35].