William Adamson

British politician (1863–1936)
Person human Q337459
William Adamson
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William Adamson

Summary

William Adamson is a human[1]. Born in Dunfermline[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1863[3]. He died on February 23, 1936[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William Adamson's place of birth was Dunfermline[2].
  • William Adamson was born on April 2, 1863[3].
  • William Adamson died on February 23, 1936[4].
  • William Adamson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • William Adamson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • William Adamson worked as a politician[5].
  • William Adamson's professions included trade unionist[6].
  • William Adamson held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10].
  • William Adamson held the position of Secretary of State for Scotland[11].
  • William Adamson held the position of member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • William Adamson held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • William Adamson held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • William Adamson held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • William Adamson is recorded as male[16].
  • William Adamson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Adamson was affiliated with the Labour Party[18].
  • William Adamson's Commons category is recorded as William Adamson[19].
  • William Adamson's family name is recorded as Adamson[20].
  • William Adamson's given name is recorded as William[21].
  • William Adamson's work location is recorded as London[22].
  • William Adamson's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[23].
  • William Adamson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • William Adamson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Adamson'}[25].
  • William Adamson's candidacy in election is recorded as 1929 United Kingdom general election[26].
  • William Adamson's candidacy in election is recorded as 1924 United Kingdom general election[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dunfermline[2], William Adamson… he was born on April 2, 1863[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Secretary of State for Scotland[11], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1705[32]; member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1929[35]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1924[38]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1923[41]; and member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1922[44].

Personal Life

William Adamson was affiliated with the Labour Party[18].

Death and Burial

William Adamson died on February 23, 1936[4].

Why It Matters

William Adamson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was William Adamson born?

William Adamson's place of birth was Dunfermline[2].

What did William Adamson do for work?

William Adamson worked as politician[5] and trade unionist[6].

References

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  11. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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