Jack Layton

Summary

Jack Layton is a human^[1]. Born in Montreal^[2], he… he was born on +1950-07-18T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Toronto^[4]. He died on +2011-08-22T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], university teacher^[7], political scientist^[8], and legislator^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (879 views/month, #6,528 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Jack Layton was born in Montreal^[2].
• Jack Layton passed away in Toronto^[4].
• Jack Layton was born on +1950-07-18T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Jack Layton died on +2011-08-22T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Jack Layton is buried at Toronto Islands^[11].
• Jack Layton's father was Robert Layton^[12].
• Among Jack Layton's spouses was Olivia Chow^[13].
• A child of Jack Layton was Mike Layton^[14].
• Jack Layton held citizenship in Canada^[15].
• Jack Layton's professions included politician^[6].
• Jack Layton worked as a university teacher^[7].
• Jack Layton worked as a political scientist^[8].
• Jack Layton's professions included legislator^[9].
• Jack Layton held the position of Leader of the Official Opposition^[16].
• Jack Layton held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[17].
• Jack Layton held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[18].
• Jack Layton held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[19].
• Jack Layton held the position of member of the House of Commons of Canada^[20].
• Among Jack Layton's employers was University of Toronto^[21].
• Jack Layton was employed by Toronto Metropolitan University^[22].
• Jack Layton was educated at McGill University^[23].
• Jack Layton's education included a stint at York University^[24].
• Jack Layton's education included a stint at Westwood High School Senior Campus^[25].
• Jack Layton was educated at York University^[26].
• Jack Layton received the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year^[27].

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Origins and Family

Jack Layton was born in Montreal^[2]. He was born on +1950-07-18T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Robert Layton^[12].

Education

Educated at McGill University^[23], a public research university^[28], in Canada^[29], founded in 1821^[30], headquartered in Montreal^[31]; York University^[24], a university^[32], in Canada^[33], founded in 1959^[34], headquartered in Toronto^[35]; and Westwood High School Senior Campus^[25], a secondary school^[36], in Canada^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], university teacher^[7], political scientist^[8], and legislator^[9]. Employers include University of Toronto^[21], a public research university^[38], in Canada^[39], founded in 1827^[40], headquartered in Toronto^[41] and Toronto Metropolitan University^[22], a public research university^[42], in Canada^[43], founded in 1948^[44], headquartered in Toronto^[45]. Positions held include Leader of the Official Opposition^[16], a position^[46], in Canada^[47], founded in 1873^[48] and member of the House of Commons of Canada^[17], a position^[49], in Canada^[50].

Recognition

Jack Layton received the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year^[27].

Personal Life

Among Jack Layton's spouses was Olivia Chow^[13]. A child of him was Mike Layton^[14]. He was affiliated with the New Democratic Party^[51].

Death and Burial

Jack Layton died on +2011-08-22T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Toronto^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[52]. Burial took place at Toronto Islands^[11].

Why It Matters

Jack Layton ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (879 views/month, #6,528 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

FAQs

Where was Jack Layton born?

Born in Montreal^[2], Jack Layton…

Where did Jack Layton die?

Jack Layton passed away in Toronto^[4].

Who were Jack Layton's parents?

Jack Layton's father was Robert Layton^[12].

Who was Jack Layton married to?

Jack Layton's spouses include Olivia Chow^[13].

What did Jack Layton do for work?

Jack Layton worked as politician^[6], university teacher^[7], political scientist^[8], and legislator^[9].

Where did Jack Layton go to school?

Jack Layton was educated at McGill University^[23], York University^[24], Westwood High School Senior Campus^[25], and York University^[26].

What awards did Jack Layton receive?

Honors received include Canadian Newsmaker of the Year^[27].