Eric Gairy

Prime Minister of Grenada (1922-1997)
Person human Q203046
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Eric Gairy

Summary

Eric Gairy is a human[1]. He was born in Q110501733[2]. He was born on February 18, 1922[3]. He died in Grand Anse[4]. He died on August 23, 1997[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and trade unionist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eric Gairy's place of birth was Q110501733[2].
  • Eric Gairy passed away in Grand Anse[4].
  • Eric Gairy was born on February 18, 1922[3].
  • Eric Gairy died on August 23, 1997[5].
  • Among Eric Gairy's spouses was Cynthia Gairy[9].
  • Eric Gairy held citizenship in Grenada[10].
  • Eric Gairy worked as a politician[6].
  • Eric Gairy's professions included trade unionist[7].
  • Eric Gairy held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Eric Gairy held the position of Prime Minister of Grenada[12].
  • Eric Gairy held the position of Prime Minister of Grenada[13].
  • Eric Gairy held the position of Prime Minister of Grenada[14].
  • Eric Gairy received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Eric Gairy received the Order of the National Hero[16].
  • Eric Gairy's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
  • Eric Gairy is recorded as male[18].
  • Eric Gairy's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Eric Gairy was affiliated with the Grenada United Labour Party[20].
  • Eric Gairy's Commons category is recorded as Eric Gairy[21].
  • Eric Gairy's family name is recorded as Gairy[22].
  • Eric Gairy's given name is recorded as Eric[23].
  • Eric Gairy's given name is recorded as Matthew[24].
  • Eric Gairy's described by source is recorded as SourceWatch List of Dictators[25].
  • Eric Gairy's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Eric Gairy'}[26].
  • Eric Gairy's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric Gairy was born in Q110501733[2]. He was born on February 18, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and trade unionist[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Prime Minister of Grenada[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32] and Order of the National Hero[16], an order of chivalry[33], in Grenada[34], founded in 2007[35].

Personal Life

Among Eric Gairy's spouses was Cynthia Gairy[9]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[17]. He was affiliated with the Grenada United Labour Party[20].

Death and Burial

Eric Gairy died on August 23, 1997[5]. He passed away in Grand Anse[4].

Why It Matters

Eric Gairy ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Eric Gairy born?

Eric Gairy's place of birth was Q110501733[2].

Where did Eric Gairy die?

Eric Gairy passed away in Grand Anse[4].

Who was Eric Gairy married to?

Eric Gairy's spouses include Cynthia Gairy[9].

What did Eric Gairy do for work?

Eric Gairy worked as politician[6] and trade unionist[7].

What awards did Eric Gairy receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[15] and Order of the National Hero[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Eric, Matthew
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    Member of political party Grenada United Labour Party
    Country of citizenship Grenada
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