Hewlett Johnson

English priest and Stalinist theorist (1874–1966)
Person human Q1775303
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Hewlett Johnson

Summary

Hewlett Johnson is a human[1]. Born in Manchester[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1874[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 22, 1966[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6], parson[7], and Christian minister[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hewlett Johnson's place of birth was Manchester[2].
  • Hewlett Johnson died in London[4].
  • Hewlett Johnson was born on January 25, 1874[3].
  • Hewlett Johnson died on October 22, 1966[5].
  • Hewlett Johnson is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[10].
  • Hewlett Johnson was married to Nowell Edwards[11].
  • Hewlett Johnson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Hewlett Johnson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Hewlett Johnson's professions included Anglican priest[6].
  • Hewlett Johnson's professions included parson[7].
  • Hewlett Johnson's professions included Christian minister[8].
  • Hewlett Johnson's field of work was Christian socialism[14].
  • Hewlett Johnson held the position of Dean of Canterbury[15].
  • Hewlett Johnson held the position of Dean of Manchester[16].
  • Hewlett Johnson's education included a stint at Wadham College[17].
  • Hewlett Johnson was educated at The King's School in Macclesfield[18].
  • Hewlett Johnson received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19].
  • Hewlett Johnson received the International Stalin Prize for Peace[20].
  • Hewlett Johnson received the honorary doctor of Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[21].
  • Hewlett Johnson's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22].
  • Hewlett Johnson is recorded as male[23].
  • Hewlett Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hewlett Johnson was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].
  • Hewlett Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[26].
  • Hewlett Johnson's relative is recorded as George Zachery Edwards[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Manchester[2], Hewlett Johnson… he was born on January 25, 1874[3].

Education

Educated at Wadham College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1610[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and The King's School in Macclesfield[18], a grammar school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1502[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Anglican priest[6], parson[7], and Christian minister[8]. Hewlett Johnson's field of work was Christian socialism[14]. Positions held include Dean of Canterbury[15], a position[35], founded in 1541[36] and Dean of Manchester[16], a position[37], founded in 1840[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], a socialist order of merit[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1928[41]; International Stalin Prize for Peace[20], a peace award[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1949[44]; and honorary doctor of Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[21], an award[45], in Czech Republic[46].

Personal Life

Among Hewlett Johnson's spouses was Nowell Edwards[11]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[22]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].

Death and Burial

Hewlett Johnson died on October 22, 1966[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Hewlett Johnson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Hewlett Johnson born?

Born in Manchester[2], Hewlett Johnson…

Where did Hewlett Johnson die?

Hewlett Johnson died in London[4].

Who was Hewlett Johnson married to?

Hewlett Johnson's spouses include Nowell Edwards[11].

What did Hewlett Johnson do for work?

Hewlett Johnson worked as Anglican priest[6], parson[7], and Christian minister[8].

Where did Hewlett Johnson go to school?

Hewlett Johnson was educated at Wadham College[17] and The King's School in Macclesfield[18].

What awards did Hewlett Johnson receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner of Labour[19], International Stalin Prize for Peace[20], and honorary doctor of Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Q86910225. kramerius.cuni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . kent.ac.uk. Provenance: 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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