William Hague

British politician (born 1961)
Person human Q58282
William Hague
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Summary

William Hague was born on March 26, 1961[1], in Rotherham[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], historian[4], judoka[5], biographer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,552 views/month, #6,337 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Ffion Hague[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Position held: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[11], member of the House of Lords[12]
  • Educated at: Magdalen College[13], Ripon Grammar School[14], Wath Academy[15]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[16], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[17]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Literature[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party[21]
  • Commons category: William Hague[22]
  • Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[23]
  • Sport: judo[24]
  • Family name: Hague[25]
  • Given name: William[26], Jefferson[27]
  • Official website: http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/lords/lord-hague-of-richmond/379[28]
  • Work location: London[29]
  • Described by source: Lentapedia[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
  • Name in native language: William Hague[32]
  • Candidacy in election: 2010 United Kingdom general election[33], 2005 United Kingdom general election[34], 1992 United Kingdom general election[35], 2001 United Kingdom general election[36], 1997 United Kingdom general election[37], 1989 Richmond (Yorks) by-election[38]

Why It Matters

William Hague has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was William Hague born?

William Hague's place of birth was Rotherham[2].

Who was William Hague married to?

William Hague's spouses include Ffion Hague[9].

What did William Hague do for work?

William Hague worked as a politician[3], historian[4], judoka[5], biographer[6], and writer[7].

Where did William Hague go to school?

William Hague was educated at Magdalen College[13], Ripon Grammar School[14], and Wath Academy[15].

What awards did William Hague receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[16] and Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . rsliterature.org. Retrieved . rsliterature.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . UK House of Commons Election Results at Constituency Level. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → Magdalen College, Ripon Grammar School, Wath Academy
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