Michael Dobbs

British conservative politician and best-selling author (born 1948)
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Michael Dobbs is a British politician and author born on November 14, 1948, in Cheshunt [1][2][3]. He holds British citizenship [4]. His father was Eric William Dobbs and his mother was Eileen Saunders [2][2]. He has two children: William Dobbs and Michael Dobbs [2].

Dobbs received his education at Christ Church and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy . He served as Chairman of the Conservative Party from 1994 to 1995 and has been a member of the House of Lords since 2010 .

Michael Dobbs

Summary

Michael Dobbs is a human[1]. He was born in Cheshunt[2]. He was born on November 14, 1948[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Michael Dobbs was born in Cheshunt[2].
  • Michael Dobbs was born on November 14, 1948[3].
  • Michael Dobbs's father was Eric William Dobbs[7].
  • Michael Dobbs's mother was Eileen Saunders[8].
  • A child of Michael Dobbs was William Dobbs[9].
  • A child of Michael Dobbs was Michael Dobbs[10].
  • Michael Dobbs held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Michael Dobbs worked as a politician[4].
  • Michael Dobbs worked as a writer[5].
  • Michael Dobbs held the position of member of the House of Lords[12].
  • Michael Dobbs was educated at Christ Church[13].
  • Michael Dobbs's education included a stint at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[14].
  • Michael Dobbs received the George Polk Award[15].
  • Michael Dobbs is recorded as male[16].
  • Michael Dobbs's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Michael Dobbs was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].
  • Michael Dobbs's Commons category is recorded as Michael Dobbs[19].
  • Michael Dobbs's family name is recorded as Dobbs[20].
  • Michael Dobbs's given name is recorded as Michael[21].
  • Michael Dobbs's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • Michael Dobbs's official website is recorded as http://www.michaeldobbs.com/[23].
  • Michael Dobbs's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Michael Dobbs's start of work period is recorded as 1989[25].

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Origins and Family

Michael Dobbs was born in Cheshunt[2]. He was born on November 14, 1948[3]. His father was Eric William Dobbs[7]. His mother was Eileen Saunders[8].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[13], a college of the University of Oxford[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1546[28], headquartered in Oxford[29] and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[14], a university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1933[32], headquartered in Medford[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4] and writer[5]. Michael Dobbs held the position of member of the House of Lords[12].

Recognition

Michael Dobbs received the George Polk Award[15].

Personal Life

Children include William Dobbs[9] and Michael Dobbs[10]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[18].

Why It Matters

Michael Dobbs ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

Works attributed to him include House of Cards[36], a miniseries[37], directed by Paul Seed[38].

FAQs

Where was Michael Dobbs born?

Born in Cheshunt[2], Michael Dobbs…

Who were Michael Dobbs's parents?

Michael Dobbs's father was Eric William Dobbs[7]. Michael Dobbs's mother was Eileen Saunders[8].

What did Michael Dobbs do for work?

Michael Dobbs worked as politician[4] and writer[5].

Where did Michael Dobbs go to school?

Michael Dobbs was educated at Christ Church[13] and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[14].

What awards did Michael Dobbs receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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