Michael Ignatieff
Canadian professor, writer and politician.
The record
Michael Ignatieff is a Canadian professor, writer and politician. Born on 12 May 1947 in Toronto, Ignatieff is 79.
Positions held include member of the House of Commons of Canada (2006–2008), Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada (2008–2011) and member of the House of Commons of Canada (2008–2011). Ignatieff studied at University of Oxford and Trinity College. Honours include Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction, Heinemann Award and Lionel Gelber Prize, among 10 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 36 languages, Michael Ignatieff is No. 21,887 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 May 1947, Toronto (age 79)
- Country
- Canada
- Known as
- Journalist, historian, politician
- Field
- Literature
- Party
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Education
- University of Oxford, Trinity College
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 36
Did you know
Was 59 when first member of the House of Commons of Canada (2006).
Shares a birthday with Florence Nightingale and Katharine Hepburn.
One of 203 people in the Index born in Toronto, with Stephen Harper.
Has a Wikipedia article in 36 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2006–2008Member of the House of Commons of Canada
- 2008–2011Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- 2008–2011Member of the House of Commons of Canada
- 2013–2014Cleveringa chair
- —Leader of the Official Opposition
Connections
- FatherGeorge Ignatieff
- MotherAlison Grant
Honours and works
Awards
- Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction1987
- Heinemann Award1988
- Lionel Gelber Prize1994
- Hannah Arendt Prize2003
- Francisco Cerecedo Prize2012
- Dan David Prize2019
- Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences2024
- Canada India Foundation ("CIF") Chanchlani Global Indian Award
- Gordon Montador Award
- Member of the Order of Canada
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- Wikidata Q311684 (facts, CC0)
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