Alexander Korda
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Summary
Alexander Korda was born on September 16, 1893[1], in Túrkeve[2]. He died on January 23, 1956[3], in London[4]. He worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,018 views/month, #6,870 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[10]
- Spouse: María Corda[11], Merle Oberon[12], Alexandria Boycun[13]
- Country of citizenship: Hungary[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15], United Kingdom[16]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Alexander Korda[19]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[20]
- Family name: Korda[21], Kellner[22]
- Given name: Alexander[23], Sándor[24], László[25]
- Relative: Michael Korda[26], Chris Korda[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[29], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 5[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31], Hungarian[32], English[33]
- Birth name: Kellner Sándor László[34]
- Name in native language: Sir Alexander Korda[35]
- Number of children: 1[36]
- Start of work period: 1914[37]
- End of work period: 1955[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander Korda include Korda Studios[39], a film studio[40], in Hungary[41].
Why It Matters
Alexander Korda has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Korda Studios[39], a film studio[40], in Hungary[41].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Korda born?
Alexander Korda was born in Túrkeve[2].
Where did Alexander Korda die?
Alexander Korda died in London[4].
Who was Alexander Korda married to?
Alexander Korda's spouses include María Corda[11], Merle Oberon[12], and Alexandria Boycun[13].
What did Alexander Korda do for work?
Alexander Korda worked as a film director[5], film producer[6], screenwriter[7], and director[8].
What awards did Alexander Korda receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].