Robert Borden
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Summary
Robert Borden was born on June 26, 1854[1], in Grand-Pré[2]. He died on June 10, 1937[3], in Ottawa[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,913 views/month, #6,921 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1854[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1937[10]
- Place of burial: Beechwood Cemetery[11]
- Father: Andrew Borden[12]
- Mother: Eunice Jane Laird[13]
- Spouse: Laura Borden[14]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[15]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Canada[16], member of the House of Commons of Canada[17]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], Person of National Historic Significance[20]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party of Canada[23], Conservative Party of Canada[24], Unionist Party[25]
- Commons category: Robert Laird Borden[26]
- Archives at: Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections[27], Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library[28]
- Family name: Borden[29]
- Given name: Robert[30], Laird[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Robert Borden[32]
- Work location: Ottawa[33]
- Relative: Frederick William Borden[34]
- Depicted by: Sir Robert Laird Borden, 1854 - 1937. Prime Minister of Canada. (Study for portrait in Statesmen of the Great War, National Portrait Gallery, London)[35]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], The New Student's Reference Work[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Birth name: Robert Laird Borden[40]
- Name in native language: Robert Laird Borden[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Robert Borden include Borden Island[42], an island[43], in Canada[44] and Borden[45], a town[46], in Australia[47].
Why It Matters
Robert Borden has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Borden Island[42], an island[43], in Canada[44] and Borden[45], a town[46], in Australia[47].
FAQs
Where was Robert Borden born?
Robert Borden's place of birth was Grand-Pré[2].
Where did Robert Borden die?
Robert Borden passed away in Ottawa[4].
Who were Robert Borden's parents?
Robert Borden's father was Andrew Borden[12]. Robert Borden's mother was Eunice Jane Laird[13].
Who was Robert Borden married to?
Robert Borden's spouses include Laura Borden[14].
What did Robert Borden do for work?
Robert Borden worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and diplomat[7].
What awards did Robert Borden receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[19], and Person of National Historic Significance[20].