John Hume
Irish politician from Northern Ireland (1937–2020)
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Summary
John Hume was born on January 18, 1937[1], in Derry[2]. He died on August 3, 2020[3], in Derry[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,470 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: United Kingdom[7]
- Place of burial: Derry City Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[9], United Kingdom[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Ethnic group: Irish people[12]
- Field of work: politics[13], peace process[14]
- Position held: Leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party[15], Member of the European Parliament[16], Member of the Parliament of Northern Ireland[17], member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], Member of the 1st Northern Ireland Assembly[20], Member of the 1982–1986 Northern Ireland Assembly[21], member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom[23], member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[24], member of the 1973–74 Northern Ireland Assembly[25]
- Educated at: St Columb's College[26]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[27], Seán MacBride Peace Prize[28], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[29], Gandhi Peace Prize[30], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[31], honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2[32], Peace Prize of Hesse[33], James Joyce Awards[34], honorary citizen of Palermo[35], honorary doctorate of Trinity College, Dublin[36], Officer of the Legion of Honour[37], honorary doctorate from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis[38], Ellis Island Medal of Honor[39], Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles[40]
- Member of: 1st Northern Ireland Assembly (1973–1974)[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Member of political party: Social Democratic and Labour Party[43]
- Commons category: John Hume[44]
- Family name: Hume[45]
- Given name: John[46]
- Work location: Strasbourg[47], Brussels[48], London[49], Belfast[50], Northern Ireland[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[52], French[53], Irish[54]
Why It Matters
John Hume has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was John Hume born?
John Hume was born in Derry[2].
Where did John Hume die?
John Hume passed away in Derry[4].
What did John Hume do for work?
John Hume worked as a politician[5].
Where did John Hume go to school?
John Hume was educated at St Columb's College[26].
What awards did John Hume receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[27], Seán MacBride Peace Prize[28], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[29], and Gandhi Peace Prize[30].