Tom Clarke

British politician (born 1941)
Person human Q271935
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Summary

Tom Clarke was born on January 10, 1941[1], in Coatbridge[2]. He has worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[5]
  • Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[6]
  • Educated at: University of Strathclyde[7]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Member of political party: Labour Party[10]
  • Commons category: Tom Clarke (politician)[11]
  • Family name: Clarke[12]
  • Given name: Tom[13]
  • Official website: http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/commons/tom-clarke/583[14]
  • Work location: London[15], Coatbridge[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
  • Name in native language: Tom Clarke[18]
  • Candidacy in election: 2005 United Kingdom general election[19], 2010 United Kingdom general election[20], 2001 United Kingdom general election[21], 1997 United Kingdom general election[22], 1992 United Kingdom general election[23], 1983 United Kingdom general election[24], 1987 United Kingdom general election[25]

Why It Matters

Tom Clarke has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Tom Clarke born?

Tom Clarke was born in Coatbridge[2].

What did Tom Clarke do for work?

Tom Clarke worked as a politician[3].

Where did Tom Clarke go to school?

Tom Clarke was educated at University of Strathclyde[7].

What awards did Tom Clarke receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Google Knowledge Graph. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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