Alexander Korda

British film director (1893–1956)
Person human Q55221
Alexander Korda
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Alexander Korda

Summary

Alexander Korda is a human[1]. He was born in Túrkeve[2]. He was born on September 16, 1893[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 23, 1956[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (919 views/month, #6,870 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Korda was born in Túrkeve[2].
  • Alexander Korda passed away in London[4].
  • Alexander Korda was born on September 16, 1893[3].
  • Alexander Korda died on January 23, 1956[5].
  • Alexander Korda is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[11].
  • Alexander Korda was married to María Corda[12].
  • Alexander Korda was married to Merle Oberon[13].
  • Among Alexander Korda's spouses was Alexandria Boycun[14].
  • Alexander Korda held citizenship in Hungary[15].
  • Alexander Korda held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Alexander Korda held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Alexander Korda's professions included film director[6].
  • Alexander Korda worked as a film producer[7].
  • Alexander Korda worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Alexander Korda worked as a director[9].
  • Alexander Korda received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Alexander Korda is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexander Korda's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexander Korda's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Korda[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Alexander Korda's family name is recorded as Q21510431[23].
  • Alexander Korda's family name is recorded as Kellner[24].
  • Alexander Korda's given name is recorded as Alexander[25].
  • Alexander Korda's given name is recorded as Sándor[26].
  • Alexander Korda's given name is recorded as László[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Túrkeve[2], Alexander Korda… he was born on September 16, 1893[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], and director[9].

Recognition

Alexander Korda received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include María Corda[12], an actor[28], 1898–1976[29], of Hungary[30]; Merle Oberon[13], a screenwriter[31], 1911–1979[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[34]; and Alexandria Boycun[14], 1929–1966[35].

Death and Burial

Alexander Korda died on January 23, 1956[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander Korda include Korda Studios[36], a film studio[37], in Hungary[38].

Why It Matters

Alexander Korda ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (919 views/month, #6,870 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Korda Studios[36], a film studio[37], in Hungary[38].

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[12], Merle Oberon[13], and Alexandria Boycun[14].

What did Alexander Korda do for work?

Alexander Korda worked as film director[6], film producer[7], screenwriter[8], and director[9].

What awards did Alexander Korda receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . NNDB. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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