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J. S. Woodsworth

1st Leader of the Canadian Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
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Summary

J. S. Woodsworth was born on July 29, 1874[1], in Etobicoke[2]. He died on March 21, 1942[3], in Vancouver[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], social activist[7], lecturer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (558 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: James Woodsworth[11]
  • Child: Grace MacInnis[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Canada[13]
  • Occupation: Christian minister[14], teacher[15]
  • Position held: member of the House of Commons of Canada[16]
  • Educated at: Victoria University[17]
  • Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Methodism[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Co-operative Commonwealth Federation[21], New Democratic Party[22]
  • Residence: Applewood Shaver House[23]
  • Family name: Woodsworth[24]
  • Given name: James[25]
  • Work location: Ottawa[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
  • Candidacy in election: 1921 Canadian federal election[28], 1925 Canadian federal election[29], 1926 Canadian federal election[30], 1930 Canadian federal election[31], 1935 Canadian federal election[32], 1940 Canadian federal election[33]
  • P14541: 320lE1[34]

Why It Matters

J. S. Woodsworth has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was J. S. Woodsworth born?

J. S. Woodsworth was born in Etobicoke[2].

Where did J. S. Woodsworth die?

J. S. Woodsworth died in Vancouver[4].

Who were J. S. Woodsworth's parents?

J. S. Woodsworth's father was James Woodsworth[11].

What did J. S. Woodsworth do for work?

J. S. Woodsworth worked as a journalist[5], politician[6], social activist[7], lecturer[8], and writer[9].

Where did J. S. Woodsworth go to school?

J. S. Woodsworth was educated at Victoria University[17].

What awards did J. S. Woodsworth receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[18].

Related Entities

Canada

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . applewoodshaverhouse.ca. Retrieved . applewoodshaverhouse.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → member of the House of Commons of Canada, member of the House of Commons of Canada, member of the House of Commons of Canada +3
    Residence → Applewood Shaver House
    Place of birth → Etobicoke
    Child → Grace MacInnis
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