William Massey
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Summary
William Massey was born on March 26, 1856[1], in Limavady[2]. He died on May 10, 1925[3], in Wellington[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and farmer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (697 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Massey Memorial[9]
- Spouse: Christina Massey[10]
- Child: Jack Massey[11], Walter William Massey[12], Frank Massey[13]
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15], United Kingdom[16]
- Position held: Prime Minister of New Zealand[17], Leader of the Opposition[18], Member of the New Zealand Parliament[19], Minister of Finance[20], Minister of Agriculture[21], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[22]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[23], Legum Doctor[24]
- Member of: Orange Order[25]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: New Zealand Reform Party[28]
- Commons category: William Massey[29]
- Cause of death: cancer[30]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[31]
- Family name: Massey[32]
- Given name: William[33], Ferguson[34]
- Significant event: immigration[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Described by source: Thom's Irish Who's Who[37], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Birth name: William Ferguson Massey[40]
- Name in native language: William Ferguson Massey[41]
- Number of children: 7[42]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New Zealand/politics[43]
Why It Matters
William Massey has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was William Massey born?
William Massey was born in Limavady[2].
Where did William Massey die?
William Massey died in Wellington[4].
Who was William Massey married to?
William Massey's spouses include Christina Massey[10].
What did William Massey do for work?
William Massey worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and farmer[7].
What awards did William Massey receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[23] and Legum Doctor[24].