William McLean Hamilton

Canadian politician (1919–1989)
Person human Q15467
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William McLean Hamilton

Summary

William McLean Hamilton is a human[1]. Born in Montreal[2], he… he was born on February 23, 1919[3]. He died on June 7, 1989[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and business executive[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montreal[2], William McLean Hamilton…
  • William McLean Hamilton was born on February 23, 1919[3].
  • William McLean Hamilton died on June 7, 1989[4].
  • William McLean Hamilton's father was Ernest Hamilton[8].
  • William McLean Hamilton held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • William McLean Hamilton worked as a politician[5].
  • William McLean Hamilton's professions included business executive[6].
  • William McLean Hamilton held the position of Montreal City Councillor[10].
  • William McLean Hamilton held the position of Postmaster General of Canada[11].
  • William McLean Hamilton held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[12].
  • William McLean Hamilton held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[13].
  • William McLean Hamilton held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[14].
  • William McLean Hamilton's education included a stint at Sir George Williams University[15].
  • William McLean Hamilton's education included a stint at High School of Montreal[16].
  • William McLean Hamilton received the Officer of the Order of Canada[17].
  • William McLean Hamilton is recorded as male[18].
  • William McLean Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • William McLean Hamilton was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[20].
  • William McLean Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[21].
  • William McLean Hamilton's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William McLean Hamilton's given name is recorded as McLean[23].
  • William McLean Hamilton's work location is recorded as Ottawa[24].
  • William McLean Hamilton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • William McLean Hamilton's candidacy in election is recorded as 1953 Canadian federal election[26].
  • William McLean Hamilton's candidacy in election is recorded as 1957 Canadian federal election[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montreal[2], William McLean Hamilton… he was born on February 23, 1919[3]. His father was Ernest Hamilton[8].

Education

Educated at Sir George Williams University[15], a public university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1926[30] and High School of Montreal[16], a high school[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1843[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and business executive[6]. Positions held include Montreal City Councillor[10]; Postmaster General of Canada[11], a position[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1867[36]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[12], a position[37], in Canada[38].

Recognition

William McLean Hamilton received the Officer of the Order of Canada[17].

Personal Life

William McLean Hamilton was affiliated with the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada[20].

Death and Burial

William McLean Hamilton died on June 7, 1989[4].

Why It Matters

William McLean Hamilton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was William McLean Hamilton born?

Born in Montreal[2], William McLean Hamilton…

Who were William McLean Hamilton's parents?

William McLean Hamilton's father was Ernest Hamilton[8].

What did William McLean Hamilton do for work?

William McLean Hamilton worked as politician[5] and business executive[6].

Where did William McLean Hamilton go to school?

William McLean Hamilton was educated at Sir George Williams University[15] and High School of Montreal[16].

What awards did William McLean Hamilton receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Educated at Sir George Williams University, High School of Montreal
    Member of political party Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
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