Stephen Harper

22nd prime minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015
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Stephen Harper

Summary

Stephen Harper is a human[1]. He was born in Toronto[2]. He was born on +1959-04-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], pianist[6], lecturer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,790 views/month, #5,846 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Toronto[2], Stephen Harper…
  • Stephen Harper was born on +1959-04-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Among Stephen Harper's spouses was Laureen Harper[10].
  • Stephen Harper held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • English was Stephen Harper's native language[12].
  • Stephen Harper's professions included politician[4].
  • Stephen Harper worked as an economist[5].
  • Stephen Harper worked as a pianist[6].
  • Stephen Harper's professions included lecturer[7].
  • Stephen Harper worked as a writer[8].
  • Stephen Harper's education included a stint at University of Calgary[13].
  • Stephen Harper's education included a stint at Richview Collegiate Institute[14].
  • Stephen Harper was educated at John G. Althouse Middle School[15].
  • Stephen Harper's education included a stint at The Royal Conservatory of Music[16].
  • Stephen Harper received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service[17].
  • Stephen Harper received the Order of Liberty[18].
  • Stephen Harper received the Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[19].
  • Stephen Harper received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[20].
  • Stephen Harper received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[21].
  • Stephen Harper received the honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University[22].
  • Stephen Harper's religion is recorded as Alliance World Fellowship[23].
  • Stephen Harper's image is recorded as Stephen Harper by Remy Steinegger Infobox.jpg[24].
  • Stephen Harper is recorded as male[25].
  • Stephen Harper's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Stephen Harper was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Canada[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Stephen Harper was born in Toronto[2]. He was born on +1959-04-30T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Calgary[13], an autonomous university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1966[30], headquartered in Calgary[31]; Richview Collegiate Institute[14], a high school[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1958[34]; John G. Althouse Middle School[15], a school[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1957[37]; and The Royal Conservatory of Music[16], a conservatory[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1886[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], economist[5], pianist[6], lecturer[7], and writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service[17], an award[41]; Order of Liberty[18], an order[42], in Ukraine[43], founded in 2008[44]; Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[19], an award[45], in Canada[46], founded in 1946[47]; Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[20], a medallion[48], in Canada[49], founded in 2002[50]; Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal[21], a commemorative medal[51], in Commonwealth realm[52], founded in 2011[53]; and honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University[22], an award[54], in Israel[55].

Personal Life

Stephen Harper was married to Laureen Harper[10]. His religion is recorded as Alliance World Fellowship[23]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Canada[27].

Why It Matters

Stephen Harper ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,790 views/month, #5,846 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Stephen Harper born?

Stephen Harper's place of birth was Toronto[2].

Who was Stephen Harper married to?

Stephen Harper's spouses include Laureen Harper[10].

What did Stephen Harper do for work?

Stephen Harper worked as politician[4], economist[5], pianist[6], lecturer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Stephen Harper go to school?

Stephen Harper was educated at University of Calgary[13], Richview Collegiate Institute[14], John G. Althouse Middle School[15], and The Royal Conservatory of Music[16].

What awards did Stephen Harper receive?

Honors received include Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service[17], Order of Liberty[18], Canadian Newsmaker of the Year[19], and Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Yale LUX. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [4] . Yale LUX. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Yale LUX. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Library of Parliament. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . president.gov.ua. president.gov.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . gg.ca. gg.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . gg.ca. gg.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . YouTube video. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held Prime Minister of Canada, Leader of the Official Opposition, Leader of the Official Opposition +8
    Religion or worldview Alliance World Fellowship
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