William Price

Canadian politician and businessman (1867-1924)
Person human Q3568892
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William Price

Summary

William Price is a human[1]. He was born in Talca[2]. He was born on August 30, 1867[3]. He passed away in Jonquière[4]. He died on October 2, 1924[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], timber merchant[8], and manufacturer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Price's place of birth was Talca[2].
  • William Price passed away in Jonquière[4].
  • William Price was born on August 30, 1867[3].
  • William Price died on October 2, 1924[5].
  • William Price is buried at Parc commémoratif Sir William Price[11].
  • William Price held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • William Price worked as a politician[6].
  • William Price's professions included businessperson[7].
  • William Price's professions included timber merchant[8].
  • William Price's professions included manufacturer[9].
  • William Price held the position of president[13].
  • William Price held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada[14].
  • Among William Price's employers was Price Brothers and Company[15].
  • William Price was educated at Bishop's University[16].
  • William Price received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • William Price received the Person of National Historic Significance[18].
  • William Price is recorded as male[19].
  • William Price's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Price was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Canada[21].
  • William Price is named after William Price[22].
  • William Price was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • William Price was part of the conflict Second Boer War[24].
  • William Price's family name is recorded as Price[25].
  • William Price's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Price's work location is recorded as Ottawa[27].

Body

Origins and Family

William Price's place of birth was Talca[2]. He was born on August 30, 1867[3].

Education

William Price's education included a stint at Bishop's University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], timber merchant[8], and manufacturer[9]. Among William Price's employers was Price Brothers and Company[15]. Positions held include president[13], a corporate title[28] and member of the House of Commons of Canada[14], a position[29], in Canada[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1300[33] and Person of National Historic Significance[18], an award[34], in Canada[35].

Personal Life

William Price was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Canada[21].

Death and Burial

William Price died on October 2, 1924[5]. He passed away in Jonquière[4]. Burial took place at Parc commémoratif Sir William Price[11].

Why It Matters

William Price ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was William Price born?

William Price's place of birth was Talca[2].

Where did William Price die?

William Price passed away in Jonquière[4].

What did William Price do for work?

William Price worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], timber merchant[8], and manufacturer[9].

Where did William Price go to school?

William Price was educated at Bishop's University[16].

What awards did William Price receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17] and Person of National Historic Significance[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . toponymie.gouv.qc.ca. toponymie.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Dictionary of Canadian Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . toponymie.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . toponymie.gouv.qc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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