Richard Bedford Bennett

11th Prime Minister of Canada (1870-1947)
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Richard Bedford Bennett

Summary

Richard Bedford Bennett is a human[1]. He was born in Hopewell Hill[2]. He was born on July 3, 1870[3]. He died in Mickleham[4]. He died on June 26, 1947[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hopewell Hill[2], Richard Bedford Bennett…
  • Richard Bedford Bennett died in Mickleham[4].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett was born on July 3, 1870[3].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett died on June 26, 1947[5].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett is buried at St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham[11].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett's father was Henry J. Bennett[12].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett's mother was Henrietta Stiles[13].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett held citizenship in Canada[14].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett worked as a politician[6].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett's professions included teacher[9].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett held the position of Prime Minister of Canada[15].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett held the position of member of Alberta Legislative Assembly[16].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett held the position of Leader of the Opposition of Alberta[17].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett held the position of President of the Canadian Bar Association[19].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett held the position of Minister of Finance[20].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett was educated at Dalhousie University[21].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett received the Person of National Historic Significance[22].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[23].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett's noble title is recorded as Viscount Bennett[26].
  • Richard Bedford Bennett was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Canada[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Bedford Bennett's place of birth was Hopewell Hill[2]. He was born on July 3, 1870[3]. His father was Henry J. Bennett[12]. His mother was Henrietta Stiles[13].

Education

Richard Bedford Bennett's education included a stint at Dalhousie University[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and teacher[9]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Canada[15], a public office[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1867[30]; member of Alberta Legislative Assembly[16]; Leader of the Opposition of Alberta[17], a position[31], in Canada[32]; member of the House of Lords[18], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1801[35]; President of the Canadian Bar Association[19], an elective office[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1914[38]; and Minister of Finance[20], a position[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1867[41].

Recognition

Richard Bedford Bennett received the Person of National Historic Significance[22].

Personal Life

Richard Bedford Bennett's religion is recorded as Presbyterianism[23]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party of Canada[27], a political party[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1867[44] and Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta[45], a political party[46], in Canada[47], founded in 1905[48], headquartered in Edmonton[49].

Death and Burial

Richard Bedford Bennett died on June 26, 1947[5]. He passed away in Mickleham[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[50]. Burial took place at St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham[11].

Why It Matters

Richard Bedford Bennett ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

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[12]. Richard Bedford Bennett's mother was Henrietta Stiles[13].

What did Richard Bedford Bennett do for work?

Richard Bedford Bennett worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], diplomat[8], and teacher[9].

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].

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  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . assembly.ab.ca. Retrieved . assembly.ab.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [9] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [22] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  25. [50] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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