Alistair Cooke

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 (721 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's professions included journalist^[6].
• Alistair Cooke's professions included television presenter^[7].
• Alistair Cooke worked as a radio personality^[8].
• Alistair Cooke's professions included writer^[9].
• Alistair Cooke was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation^[15].
• Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Jesus College^[16].
• Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Yale University^[17].
• Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Harvard University^[18].
• Alistair Cooke's education included a stint at Blackpool Grammar School^[19].
• Alistair Cooke received the Peabody Awards^[20].
• Alistair Cooke received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[21].
• Alistair Cooke received the Benjamin Franklin Medal^[22].
• Alistair Cooke received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].
• Alistair Cooke is recorded as male^[24].
• Alistair Cooke's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Alistair Cooke's Commons category is recorded as Alistair Cooke^[26].
• The cause of death was lung cancer^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alistair Cooke was born in Salford^[2]. He was born on November 20, 1908^[3].

Education

Educated at Jesus College^[16], a college of the University of Cambridge^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1496^[30], headquartered in Cambridge^[31]; Yale University^[17], a private university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1701^[34], headquartered in New Haven^[35]; Harvard University^[18], a private university^[36], in United States^[37], founded in 1636^[38], headquartered in Cambridge^[39]; and Blackpool Grammar School^[19].

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^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Peabody Awards^[20], an award^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 1940^[42]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[21], a grade of an order^[43], in United Kingdom^[44]; Benjamin Franklin Medal^[22], an award^[45], in United Kingdom^[46], founded in 1956^[47]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23], a commemorative plaque^[48], in United States^[49].

Personal Life

Among Alistair Cooke's spouses was 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 died in New York City^[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer^[27] and bone cancer^[50].

Why It Matters

Alistair Cooke ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

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^[16], Yale University^[17], Harvard University^[18], and Blackpool Grammar School^[19].

What awards did Alistair Cooke receive?

Honors received include Peabody Awards^[20], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[21], Benjamin Franklin Medal^[22], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].