Will Thorne

British politician (1857-1946) Trade Union Leader and Labour M.P.
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Will Thorne

Summary

Will Thorne is a human[1]. Born in Birmingham[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1857[3]. He died on January 2, 1946[4]. He worked as a politician[5], trade unionist[6], and autobiographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Will Thorne was born in Birmingham[2].
  • Will Thorne was born on October 8, 1857[3].
  • Will Thorne died on January 2, 1946[4].
  • Will Thorne held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Will Thorne held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Will Thorne worked as a politician[5].
  • Will Thorne's professions included trade unionist[6].
  • Will Thorne worked as an autobiographer[7].
  • Will Thorne held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Will Thorne held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Will Thorne held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Will Thorne held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Will Thorne held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Will Thorne held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Will Thorne received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Will Thorne is recorded as male[18].
  • Will Thorne's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Will Thorne was affiliated with the Labour Party[20].
  • Will Thorne was affiliated with the Social Democratic Federation[21].
  • Will Thorne's Commons category is recorded as Will Thorne[22].
  • Will Thorne's family name is recorded as Thorne[23].
  • Will Thorne's given name is recorded as Will[24].
  • Will Thorne's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • Will Thorne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Will Thorne's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Will Thorne'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Will Thorne's place of birth was Birmingham[2]. He was born on October 8, 1857[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], trade unionist[6], and autobiographer[7]. Positions held include member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1935[30]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1931[33]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1929[36]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1924[39]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1923[42]; and member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1922[45].

Recognition

Will Thorne received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include Labour Party[20], a political party[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1900[48], headquartered in City of Westminster[49] and Social Democratic Federation[21], a political party[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1881[52].

Death and Burial

Will Thorne died on January 2, 1946[4].

Why It Matters

Will Thorne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Will Thorne born?

Will Thorne was born in Birmingham[2].

What did Will Thorne do for work?

Will Thorne worked as politician[5], trade unionist[6], and autobiographer[7].

What awards did Will Thorne receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Plaque image WILL THORNE 1857-1946 Trade Union Leader and Labour M.P. lived here.jpg
    Occupation politician, trade unionist, autobiographer
    Instance of human
    Award received Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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