Ernest Bevin
British labour leader, politician, and statesman (1881-1951)
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Summary
Ernest Bevin was born on March 9, 1881[1], in Winsford[2]. He died on April 14, 1951[3], in London[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,959 views/month, #6,814 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Westminster[8]
- Date of death: April 13, 1951[9]
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[10], Golders Green Crematorium[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
- Position held: Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[13], Secretary of State for Employment[14], Transport and General Workers' Union[15], Lord Privy Seal[16], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20]
- Member of: General Council of the Trades Union Congress[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[23]
- Commons category: Ernest Bevin[24]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[25]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[26]
- Family name: Bevin[27]
- Given name: Ernest[28]
- Work location: London[29]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[30], Pax Leksikon[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: Ernest Bevin[33]
- Different from: Aneurin Bevan[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ernest Bevin include Bevin Glacier[35], a glacier[36].
Why It Matters
Ernest Bevin has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Bevin Glacier[35], a glacier[36].
FAQs
Where was Ernest Bevin born?
Ernest Bevin was born in Winsford[2].
Where did Ernest Bevin die?
Ernest Bevin died in London[4].
What did Ernest Bevin do for work?
Ernest Bevin worked as a politician[5] and trade unionist[6].