Chris Finlayson

New Zealand politician
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Chris Finlayson

Summary

Chris Finlayson is a human[1]. Born in Wellington[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1956[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], author[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,096 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Chris Finlayson was born in Wellington[2].
  • Chris Finlayson was born on January 1, 1956[3].
  • Chris Finlayson held citizenship in New Zealand[9].
  • Chris Finlayson's professions included politician[4].
  • Chris Finlayson worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Chris Finlayson worked as an author[6].
  • Chris Finlayson's professions included jurist[7].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[11].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[12].
  • Chris Finlayson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament[13].
  • Among Chris Finlayson's employers was Victoria University of Wellington[14].
  • Among Chris Finlayson's employers was Australian National University[15].
  • Chris Finlayson was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[16].
  • Chris Finlayson received the honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[17].
  • Chris Finlayson was a member of 51st New Zealand Parliament[18].
  • Chris Finlayson is recorded as male[19].
  • Chris Finlayson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Chris Finlayson was affiliated with the New Zealand National Party[21].
  • Chris Finlayson's Commons category is recorded as Chris Finlayson[22].
  • Chris Finlayson's family name is recorded as Finlayson[23].
  • Chris Finlayson's given name is recorded as Christopher[24].
  • Chris Finlayson's given name is recorded as Francis[25].
  • Chris Finlayson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New Zealand/politics[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wellington[2], Chris Finlayson… he was born on January 1, 1956[3].

Education

Chris Finlayson's education included a stint at Victoria University of Wellington[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], author[6], and jurist[7]. Employers include Victoria University of Wellington[14], a public university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1897[29], headquartered in Wellington[30] and Australian National University[15], a public university[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1946[33], headquartered in Canberra[34]. Positions held include Member of the New Zealand Parliament[10], a position[35], in New Zealand[36].

Recognition

Chris Finlayson received the honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[17].

Personal Life

Chris Finlayson was affiliated with the New Zealand National Party[21].

Why It Matters

Chris Finlayson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,096 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Chris Finlayson born?

Chris Finlayson's place of birth was Wellington[2].

What did Chris Finlayson do for work?

Chris Finlayson worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], author[6], and jurist[7].

Where did Chris Finlayson go to school?

Chris Finlayson was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[16].

What awards did Chris Finlayson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . electionresults.govt.nz. Retrieved . electionresults.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wgtn.ac.nz. wgtn.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · DrThneed · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Open library id → OL10674968A
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    Occupation → politician, lawyer, author +1
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  4. 21w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Given name → Christopher, Francis
    Member of → 51st New Zealand Parliament
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