John P. Wilson

Irish politician (1923-2007)
Person human Q1701309
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Summary

John P. Wilson was born on July 8, 1923[1], in County Cavan[2]. He died on July 9, 2007[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as a Gaelic football player[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Ireland[8], Irish Free State[9]
  • Position held: Tánaiste[10], Department of Rural and Community Development[11], Minister for Communications[12], Minister for Defence[13], Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment[14], Minister for Transport[15], Minister for Posts and Telegraphs[16], Minister for Education (Ireland)[17], Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage[18], Teachta Dála[19]
  • Educated at: National University of Ireland[20], University of London[21], St. Mel's College[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Member of sports team: Cavan Senior Football Team[24]
  • Member of political party: Fianna Fáil[25]
  • Sport: Gaelic football[26]
  • Family name: Wilson[27]
  • Given name: John[28]
  • Different from: John Wilson[29]

Why It Matters

John P. Wilson has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was John P. Wilson born?

John P. Wilson's place of birth was County Cavan[2].

Where did John P. Wilson die?

John P. Wilson passed away in Dublin[4].

What did John P. Wilson do for work?

John P. Wilson worked as a Gaelic football player[5] and politician[6].

Where did John P. Wilson go to school?

John P. Wilson was educated at National University of Ireland[20], University of London[21], and St. Mel's College[22].

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  15. [19] ↑ . oireachtas.ie. oireachtas.ie. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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