Willie Whitelaw
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Summary
Willie Whitelaw was born on June 28, 1918[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on July 1, 1999[3], in Penrith[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,109 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Nairn[7]
- Date of death: June 30, 1999[8]
- Place of burial: Great Blencow[9]
- Father: William Whitelaw[10]
- Mother: Helen Russell[11]
- Spouse: Celia Whitelaw, Viscountess Whitelaw[12]
- Child: Susan Cunliffe-Lister[13], Carolyn Meliora Whitelaw[14], Mary Whitelaw[15], Pamela Whitelaw[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18]
- Position held: Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[19], Leader of the House of Lords[20], Home Secretary[21], Shadow Home Secretary[22], Chairman of the Conservative Party[23], Secretary of State for Employment[24], Secretary of State for Northern Ireland[25], Leader of the House of Commons[26], Conservative Chief Whip[27], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[28], member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[29], member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[30], member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[31], member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[32]
- Educated at: Trinity College[33], Winchester College[34], Wixenford School[35]
- Award received: Military Cross[36], Order of the Thistle[37], Companion of Honour[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Noble title: Viscount Whitelaw[40]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[41]
- Military branch: British Army[42]
- Commons category: William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw[43]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[44]
- Family name: Whitelaw[45]
- Given name: William[46]
- Work location: London[47]
- Depicted by: William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, Viscount Whitelaw[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[49]
- Name in native language: William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw[50]
Why It Matters
Willie Whitelaw has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Willie Whitelaw born?
Willie Whitelaw was born in Edinburgh[2].
Where did Willie Whitelaw die?
Willie Whitelaw died in Penrith[4].
Who were Willie Whitelaw's parents?
Willie Whitelaw's father was William Whitelaw[10]. Willie Whitelaw's mother was Helen Russell[11].
Who was Willie Whitelaw married to?
Willie Whitelaw's spouses include Celia Whitelaw, Viscountess Whitelaw[12].
What did Willie Whitelaw do for work?
Willie Whitelaw worked as a politician[5].
Where did Willie Whitelaw go to school?
Willie Whitelaw was educated at Trinity College[33], Winchester College[34], and Wixenford School[35].
What awards did Willie Whitelaw receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[36], Order of the Thistle[37], and Companion of Honour[38].