Tony Blair
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Tony Blair
Summary
Tony Blair is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1953[3]. He worked as a politician[4], diplomat[5], lawyer[6], autobiographer[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109,176 views/month, #1,717 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Tony Blair was born in Edinburgh[2].
- Tony Blair was born on May 6, 1953[3].
- Tony Blair's father was Leo Blair[10].
- Tony Blair's mother was Hazel Elizabeth Rosaleen Corscaden[11].
- Among Tony Blair's spouses was Cherie Blair[12].
- A child of Tony Blair was Euan Blair[13].
- A child of Tony Blair was Nicholas Blair[14].
- A child of Tony Blair was Kathryn Blair[15].
- A child of Tony Blair was Leo George Blair[16].
- Tony Blair held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- Tony Blair's professions included politician[4].
- Tony Blair worked as a diplomat[5].
- Tony Blair worked as a lawyer[6].
- Tony Blair's professions included autobiographer[7].
- Tony Blair worked as a jurist[8].
- Tony Blair held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
- Among Tony Blair's employers was Yale University[19].
- Tony Blair was educated at Fettes College[20].
- Tony Blair was educated at City Law School[21].
- Tony Blair's education included a stint at St. Peter's Boys School[22].
- Tony Blair received the Charlemagne Prize[23].
- Tony Blair received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[24].
- Tony Blair received the Philadelphia Liberty Medal[25].
- Tony Blair received the Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights[26].
- Tony Blair received the Congressional Gold Medal[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1953-05-06[30]
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Community tags: non-musician, politician[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: a4df2b55-be07-425f-ae67-55fb94da955c[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Tony Blair was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 6, 1953[3]. His father was Leo Blair[10]. His mother was Hazel Elizabeth Rosaleen Corscaden[11].
Education
Educated at Fettes College[20], a boarding school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1870[35], headquartered in Edinburgh[36]; City Law School[21], a law school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1852[39]; and St. Peter's Boys School[22], a boarding school[40], in India[41], founded in 1904[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[4], diplomat[5], lawyer[6], autobiographer[7], and jurist[8]. Tony Blair was employed by Yale University[19]. He held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Charlemagne Prize[23], an award[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1950[45]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], an award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1963[48]; Philadelphia Liberty Medal[25], a medallion[49], in United States[50], founded in 1988[51]; Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights[26], an award[52], founded in 2003[53]; Congressional Gold Medal[27], a medallion[54], in United States[55], founded in 1776[56]; and Dan David Prize[57], a science award[58], in Israel[59], founded in 2002[60].
Personal Life
Tony Blair was married to Cherie Blair[12]. Children include Euan Blair[13], a chief executive officer[61], b. 1984[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[64]; Nicholas Blair[14]; Kathryn Blair[15]; and Leo George Blair[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[65]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[66].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Tony Blair include Tony Blair Institute[67], a nonprofit organization[68], in United Kingdom[69], headquartered in London[70]; Tonibler[71], a male given name[72]; and Blairism[73], a political ideology[74].
Why It Matters
Tony Blair ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109,176 views/month, #1,717 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
Works attributed to him include A Journey[77], a written work[78]. Entities named for him include Tony Blair Institute[67], a nonprofit organization[68], in United Kingdom[69], headquartered in London[70]; Tonibler[71], a male given name[72]; and Blairism[73], a political ideology[74].
FAQs
Where was Tony Blair born?
Tony Blair's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Who were Tony Blair's parents?
Tony Blair's father was Leo Blair[10]. Tony Blair's mother was Hazel Elizabeth Rosaleen Corscaden[11].
Who was Tony Blair married to?
Tony Blair's spouses include Cherie Blair[12].
What did Tony Blair do for work?
Tony Blair worked as politician[4], diplomat[5], lawyer[6], autobiographer[7], and jurist[8].
Where did Tony Blair go to school?
Tony Blair was educated at Fettes College[20], City Law School[21], and St. Peter's Boys School[22].
What awards did Tony Blair receive?
Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[23], Presidential Medal of Freedom[24], Philadelphia Liberty Medal[25], and Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights[26].