William Ross Macdonald

Canadian politician (1891–1976)
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William Ross Macdonald

Summary

William Ross Macdonald is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on +1891-12-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Toronto[4]. He died on +1976-05-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Ross Macdonald's place of birth was Toronto[2].
  • William Ross Macdonald passed away in Toronto[4].
  • William Ross Macdonald was born on +1891-12-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William Ross Macdonald died on +1976-05-28T00:00:00Z[5].
  • William Ross Macdonald is buried at Farringdon Burial Ground[9].
  • William Ross Macdonald held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • William Ross Macdonald worked as a politician[6].
  • William Ross Macdonald worked as a lawyer[7].
  • William Ross Macdonald held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Ontario[11].
  • William Ross Macdonald held the position of Representative of the Government in the Senate[12].
  • William Ross Macdonald held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Senate[13].
  • William Ross Macdonald held the position of Solicitor General of Canada[14].
  • William Ross Macdonald held the position of Speaker of the House of Commons[15].
  • William Ross Macdonald held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Senate[16].
  • William Ross Macdonald's education included a stint at University of Toronto[17].
  • William Ross Macdonald received the Officer of the Order of Canada[18].
  • William Ross Macdonald's image is recorded as William Ross Macdonald.jpg[19].
  • William Ross Macdonald is recorded as male[20].
  • William Ross Macdonald's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Ross Macdonald was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[22].
  • William Ross Macdonald's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 10752754[23].
  • William Ross Macdonald's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0200kd[24].
  • William Ross Macdonald's family name is recorded as Macdonald[25].
  • William Ross Macdonald's given name is recorded as William[26].
  • William Ross Macdonald's given name is recorded as Ross[27].

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Origins and Family

William Ross Macdonald's place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on +1891-12-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

William Ross Macdonald was educated at University of Toronto[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Lieutenant Governor of Ontario[11], a position[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; Representative of the Government in the Senate[12], a position[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1867[33]; Leader of the Opposition in the Senate[13], a position[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1867[36]; Solicitor General of Canada[14], a position[37], in Canada[38]; Speaker of the House of Commons[15], a position[39], in Canada[40]; and member of the House of Commons of Canada[41], a position[42], in Canada[43].

Recognition

William Ross Macdonald received the Officer of the Order of Canada[18].

Personal Life

William Ross Macdonald was affiliated with the Liberal Party of Canada[22].

Death and Burial

William Ross Macdonald died on +1976-05-28T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He is buried at Farringdon Burial Ground[9].

Why It Matters

William Ross Macdonald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was William Ross Macdonald born?

Born in Toronto[2], William Ross Macdonald…

Where did William Ross Macdonald die?

William Ross Macdonald died in Toronto[4].

What did William Ross Macdonald do for work?

William Ross Macdonald worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did William Ross Macdonald go to school?

William Ross Macdonald was educated at University of Toronto[17].

What awards did William Ross Macdonald receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [41] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . 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
  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. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . 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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