Alan Plater

English screenwriter (1935–2010)
Person human Q1729637
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Alan Plater

Summary

Alan Plater is a human[1]. Born in Jarrow[2], he… he was born on April 15, 1935[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 25, 2010[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jarrow[2], Alan Plater…
  • Alan Plater died in London[4].
  • Alan Plater was born on April 15, 1935[3].
  • Alan Plater died on June 25, 2010[5].
  • Alan Plater held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Alan Plater's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Alan Plater's professions included writer[7].
  • Alan Plater was educated at Newcastle University[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Plater is Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt![11].
  • Alan Plater received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Alan Plater received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13].
  • Alan Plater received the honorary doctorate[14].
  • Alan Plater was a member of Royal Society of Literature[15].
  • Alan Plater is recorded as male[16].
  • Alan Plater's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • The cause of death was cancer[18].
  • Alan Plater's family name is recorded as Plater[19].
  • Alan Plater's given name is recorded as Alan[20].
  • Alan Plater's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Alan Plater's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Jarrow[2], Alan Plater… he was born on April 15, 1935[3].

Education

Alan Plater was educated at Newcastle University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alan Plater is Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt![11].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[23], in United Kingdom[24]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13], a fellowship award[25], in United Kingdom[26]; and honorary doctorate[14], a title of honor[27].

Death and Burial

Alan Plater died on June 25, 2010[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[18].

Why It Matters

Alan Plater ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alan Plater born?

Alan Plater was born in Jarrow[2].

Where did Alan Plater die?

Alan Plater passed away in London[4].

What did Alan Plater do for work?

Alan Plater worked as screenwriter[6] and writer[7].

Where did Alan Plater go to school?

Alan Plater was educated at Newcastle University[10].

What awards did Alan Plater receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[13], and honorary doctorate[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Jarrow
    Educated at Newcastle University
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    Cause of death cancer
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