Alistair Cooke
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Summary
Alistair Cooke is a human[1]. Born in Salford[2], he… he was born on November 20, 1908[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 30, 2004[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], television presenter[7], radio personality[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,859 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Alistair Cooke's place of birth was Salford[2].
- Alistair Cooke died in New York City[4].
- Alistair Cooke was born on November 20, 1908[3].
- Alistair Cooke died on March 30, 2004[5].
- Among Alistair Cooke's spouses was Jane White Cooke[11].
- A child of Alistair Cooke was John Byrne Cooke[12].
- Alistair Cooke held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Alistair Cooke held citizenship in United States[14].
- Alistair Cooke is identified as part of the Anglo-Irish people ethnic group[15].
- Alistair Cooke's professions included journalist[6].
- Alistair Cooke worked as a television presenter[7].
- Alistair Cooke's professions included radio personality[8].
- Alistair Cooke worked as a writer[9].
- Among Alistair Cooke's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[16].
- Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Jesus College[17].
- Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Yale University[18].
- Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Harvard University[19].
- Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Blackpool Grammar School[20].
- Alistair Cooke received the Peabody Awards[21].
- Alistair Cooke received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22].
- Alistair Cooke received the Benjamin Franklin Medal[23].
- Alistair Cooke received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
- Alistair Cooke is recorded as male[25].
- Alistair Cooke's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Alistair Cooke's Commons category is recorded as Alistair Cooke[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1908-11-20[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2004-03-30[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 103d1c86-3c03-4604-89c9-a874040178cb[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Alistair Cooke was born in Salford[2]. He was born on November 20, 1908[3]. He is identified as part of the Anglo-Irish people ethnic group[15].
Education
Educated at Jesus College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1496[35], headquartered in Cambridge[36]; Yale University[18], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1701[39], headquartered in New Haven[40]; Harvard University[19], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1636[43], headquartered in Cambridge[44]; and Blackpool Grammar School[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include journalist[6], television presenter[7], radio personality[8], and writer[9]. Among Alistair Cooke's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[21], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1940[47]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Benjamin Franklin Medal[23], an award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1956[52]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[53], in United States[54].
Personal Life
Alistair Cooke was married to Jane White Cooke[11]. A child of him was John Byrne Cooke[12].
Death and Burial
Alistair Cooke died on March 30, 2004[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer[55] and bone cancer[56].
Why It Matters
Alistair Cooke ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,859 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Alistair Cooke born?
Alistair Cooke's place of birth was Salford[2].
Where did Alistair Cooke die?
Alistair Cooke passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Alistair Cooke married to?
Alistair Cooke's spouses include Jane White Cooke[11].
What did Alistair Cooke do for work?
Alistair Cooke worked as journalist[6], television presenter[7], radio personality[8], and writer[9].
Where did Alistair Cooke go to school?
Alistair Cooke was educated at Jesus College[17], Yale University[18], Harvard University[19], and Blackpool Grammar School[20].
What awards did Alistair Cooke receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Benjamin Franklin Medal[23], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].