Willie Whitelaw

British politician (1918–1999)
Person human Q333963
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Willie Whitelaw

Summary

Willie Whitelaw is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on June 28, 1918[3]. He died in Penrith[4]. He died on July 1, 1999[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Willie Whitelaw was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Willie Whitelaw's place of birth was Nairn[8].
  • Willie Whitelaw died in Penrith[4].
  • Willie Whitelaw was born on June 28, 1918[3].
  • Willie Whitelaw died on July 1, 1999[5].
  • Willie Whitelaw died on June 30, 1999[9].
  • Burial took place at Cumbria[10].
  • Willie Whitelaw's father was William Whitelaw[11].
  • Willie Whitelaw's mother was Helen Russell[12].
  • Among Willie Whitelaw's spouses was Celia Whitelaw, Viscountess Whitelaw[13].
  • A child of Willie Whitelaw was Susan Cunliffe-Lister[14].
  • A child of Willie Whitelaw was Carolyn Meliora Whitelaw[15].
  • A child of Willie Whitelaw was Mary Whitelaw[16].
  • A child of Willie Whitelaw was Pamela Whitelaw[17].
  • Willie Whitelaw held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Willie Whitelaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Willie Whitelaw's professions included politician[6].
  • Willie Whitelaw held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Willie Whitelaw held the position of Leader of the House of Lords[21].
  • Willie Whitelaw held the position of Home Secretary[22].
  • Willie Whitelaw held the position of Shadow Home Secretary[23].
  • Willie Whitelaw held the position of Chairman of the Conservative Party[24].
  • Willie Whitelaw held the position of Secretary of State for Employment[25].
  • Willie Whitelaw's education included a stint at Trinity College[26].
  • Willie Whitelaw's education included a stint at Winchester College[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Edinburgh[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 0601[30] and Nairn[8], a town[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Willie Whitelaw was born on June 28, 1918[3]. His father was William Whitelaw[11]. His mother was Helen Russell[12].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[26], Winchester College[27], and Wixenford School[33].

Career and Affiliations

Willie Whitelaw worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1942[36], headquartered in London[37]; Leader of the House of Lords[21], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1721[40]; Home Secretary[22], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1782[43]; Shadow Home Secretary[23], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Chairman of the Conservative Party[24], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1911[48]; and Secretary of State for Employment[25], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[51], Order of the Thistle[52], and Companion of Honour[53].

Personal Life

Among Willie Whitelaw's spouses was Celia Whitelaw, Viscountess Whitelaw[13]. Children include Susan Cunliffe-Lister[14], Carolyn Meliora Whitelaw[15], Mary Whitelaw[16], and Pamela Whitelaw[17]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 1, 1999[5] and June 30, 1999[9]. Willie Whitelaw passed away in Penrith[4]. He is buried at Cumbria[10].

Why It Matters

Willie Whitelaw ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (468 views/month, #6,833 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

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[11]. Willie Whitelaw's mother was Helen Russell[12].

Who was Willie Whitelaw married to?

Willie Whitelaw's spouses include Celia Whitelaw, Viscountess Whitelaw[13].

What did Willie Whitelaw do for work?

Willie Whitelaw worked as politician[6].

Where did Willie Whitelaw go to school?

Willie Whitelaw was educated at Trinity College[26], Winchester College[27], and Wixenford School[33].

What awards did Willie Whitelaw receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[51], Order of the Thistle[52], and Companion of Honour[53].

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  23. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [9] . wikidata.org.

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  22. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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