Clement Attlee

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951 (1883–1967)
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Clement Attlee
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Clement Attlee

Summary

Clement Attlee is a human[1]. He was born in London Borough of Wandsworth[2]. He was born on January 3, 1883[3]. He died in Westminster Hospital[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and professor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,889 views/month, #3,986 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London Borough of Wandsworth[2], Clement Attlee…
  • Clement Attlee's place of birth was Putney[9].
  • Clement Attlee died in Westminster Hospital[4].
  • Clement Attlee was born on January 3, 1883[3].
  • Clement Attlee is buried at Westminster Abbey[10].
  • Clement Attlee's father was Henry Attlee[11].
  • Clement Attlee's mother was Ellen Bravery Watson[12].
  • Clement Attlee was married to Violet Attlee, Countess Attlee[13].
  • A child of Clement Attlee was Janet Attlee[14].
  • A child of Clement Attlee was Lady Felicity Attlee[15].
  • A child of Clement Attlee was Martin Attlee, 2nd Earl Attlee[16].
  • A child of Clement Attlee was Lady Alison Davis[17].
  • Clement Attlee held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Clement Attlee's professions included politician[5].
  • Clement Attlee's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Clement Attlee's professions included professor[7].
  • Clement Attlee held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Clement Attlee held the position of Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Clement Attlee held the position of Leader of the Opposition[21].
  • Clement Attlee held the position of Leader of the Labour Party[22].
  • Clement Attlee held the position of Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[23].
  • Clement Attlee held the position of Lord President of the Council[24].
  • Clement Attlee was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[25].
  • Clement Attlee's education included a stint at University College, Oxford[26].
  • Clement Attlee's education included a stint at City Law School[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London Borough of Wandsworth[2], a London borough[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1965[30] and Putney[9], a town[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Clement Attlee was born on January 3, 1883[3]. His father was Henry Attlee[11]. His mother was Ellen Bravery Watson[12].

Education

Educated at University College, Oxford[26], City Law School[27], and Haileybury and Imperial Service College[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], diplomat[6], and professor[7]. Clement Attlee was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[25]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[19], a public office[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[20], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1942[39], headquartered in London[40]; Leader of the Opposition[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1807[43]; Leader of the Labour Party[22], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1906[46]; Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[23], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1922[49]; and Lord President of the Council[24], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1530[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[53], Knight of the Garter[54], Order of Merit[55], Companion of Honour[56], Victory Medal[57], and 1914–15 Star[58].

Personal Life

Clement Attlee was married to Violet Attlee, Countess Attlee[13]. Children include Janet Attlee[14], Lady Felicity Attlee[15], Martin Attlee, 2nd Earl Attlee[16], and Lady Alison Davis[17]. His religion is recorded as agnosticism[59]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[60].

Death and Burial

Clement Attlee passed away in Westminster Hospital[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[61]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Clement Attlee include Attlee Glacier[62], a glacier[63].

Why It Matters

Clement Attlee ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,889 views/month, #3,986 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Attlee Glacier[62], a glacier[63].

FAQs

Where was Clement Attlee born?

Born in London Borough of Wandsworth[2], Clement Attlee…

Where did Clement Attlee die?

Clement Attlee died in Westminster Hospital[4].

Who were Clement Attlee's parents?

Clement Attlee's father was Henry Attlee[11]. Clement Attlee's mother was Ellen Bravery Watson[12].

Who was Clement Attlee married to?

Clement Attlee's spouses include Violet Attlee, Countess Attlee[13].

What did Clement Attlee do for work?

Clement Attlee worked as politician[5], diplomat[6], and professor[7].

Where did Clement Attlee go to school?

Clement Attlee was educated at University College, Oxford[26], City Law School[27], and Haileybury and Imperial Service College[33].

What awards did Clement Attlee receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[53], Knight of the Garter[54], Order of Merit[55], and Companion of Honour[56].

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  34. [61] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  35. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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