Edward Heath

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 (1916–2005)
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Edward Heath
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Edward Heath

Summary

Edward Heath is a human[1]. He was born in Broadstairs[2]. He was born on July 9, 1916[3]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. He died on July 17, 2005[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], journalist[8], and conductor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,770 views/month, #3,242 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Heath's place of birth was Broadstairs[2].
  • Edward Heath died in Salisbury[4].
  • Edward Heath was born on July 9, 1916[3].
  • Edward Heath died on July 17, 2005[5].
  • Burial took place at Salisbury Cathedral[11].
  • Edward Heath's father was William George Heath[12].
  • Edward Heath's mother was Edith Anne Pantony[13].
  • Edward Heath held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Edward Heath held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Heath worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Heath worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Edward Heath's professions included journalist[8].
  • Edward Heath's professions included conductor[9].
  • Edward Heath's field of work was politician[16].
  • Edward Heath held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Heath held the position of Leader of the Opposition[18].
  • Edward Heath held the position of Leader of the Conservative Party[19].
  • Edward Heath held the position of Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer[20].
  • Edward Heath held the position of Secretary of State for Business and Trade[21].
  • Edward Heath held the position of Lord Privy Seal[22].
  • Edward Heath was educated at Balliol College[23].
  • Edward Heath was educated at Chatham House Grammar School[24].
  • Edward Heath was educated at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School[25].
  • Edward Heath received the Charlemagne Prize[26].
  • Edward Heath received the doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1916-07-09[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2005-07-17[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 5e96247e-3ed2-4421-a65e-1c2329a9191f[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Heath's place of birth was Broadstairs[2]. He was born on July 9, 1916[3]. His father was William George Heath[12]. His mother was Edith Anne Pantony[13].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[23], Chatham House Grammar School[24], and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School[25]. Edward Heath earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Science[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], journalist[8], and conductor[9]. Edward Heath's field of work was politician[16]. Positions held include Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[17], a public office[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1721[36]; Leader of the Opposition[18], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1807[39]; Leader of the Conservative Party[19], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1834[42]; Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer[20], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Secretary of State for Business and Trade[21], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1963[47]; and Lord Privy Seal[22], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1307[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Charlemagne Prize[26], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[27], Robert Schuman Medal[51], Member of the Order of the British Empire[52], Knight of the Garter[53], and honorary doctorate[54].

Personal Life

Edward Heath's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[55]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[56].

Death and Burial

Edward Heath died on July 17, 2005[5]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[57]. Burial took place at Salisbury Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Heath ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,770 views/month, #3,242 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Edward Heath born?

Edward Heath was born in Broadstairs[2].

Where did Edward Heath die?

Edward Heath passed away in Salisbury[4].

Who were Edward Heath's parents?

Edward Heath's father was William George Heath[12]. Edward Heath's mother was Edith Anne Pantony[13].

What did Edward Heath do for work?

Edward Heath worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], journalist[8], and conductor[9].

Where did Edward Heath go to school?

Edward Heath was educated at Balliol College[23], Chatham House Grammar School[24], and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School[25].

What awards did Edward Heath receive?

Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[26], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[27], Robert Schuman Medal[51], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[52].

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  1. [28] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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