Richard Bedford Bennett
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Summary
Richard Bedford Bennett was born on July 3, 1870[1], in Hopewell Hill[2]. He died on June 26, 1947[3], in Mickleham[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,141 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham[10]
- Father: Henry J. Bennett[11]
- Mother: Henrietta Stiles[12]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[13]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Canada[14], member of Alberta Legislative Assembly[15], Leader of the Opposition of Alberta[16], member of the House of Lords[17], President of the Canadian Bar Association[18], Minister of Finance[19], member of the House of Commons of Canada[20]
- Educated at: Dalhousie University[21]
- Award received: Person of National Historic Significance[22]
- Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Noble title: Viscount Bennett[25]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party of Canada[26], Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta[27]
- Commons category: Richard Bedford Bennett[28]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[29]
- Family name: Bennett[30]
- Given name: Richard[31], Bedford[32]
- Work location: Ottawa[33]
- Described at URL: http://dbpedia.org/resource/R._B._Bennett[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Birth name: Richard Bedford Bennett[37]
- Name in native language: Richard Bedford Bennett[38]
- Different from: Richard Bennett[39]
Why It Matters
Richard Bedford Bennett has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Richard Bedford Bennett born?
Richard Bedford Bennett was born in Hopewell Hill[2].
Where did Richard Bedford Bennett die?
Richard Bedford Bennett passed away in Mickleham[4].
Who were Richard Bedford Bennett's parents?
Richard Bedford Bennett's father was Henry J. Bennett[11]. Richard Bedford Bennett's mother was Henrietta Stiles[12].
What did Richard Bedford Bennett do for work?
Richard Bedford Bennett worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], and teacher[8].
Where did Richard Bedford Bennett go to school?
Richard Bedford Bennett was educated at Dalhousie University[21].
What awards did Richard Bedford Bennett receive?
Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[22].