Anthony Buckeridge

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Anthony Buckeridge

Summary

Anthony Buckeridge is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1912[3]. He died on June 28, 2004[4]. He worked as a writer[5], children's writer[6], and teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Anthony Buckeridge was born in London[2].
  • Anthony Buckeridge was born on June 20, 1912[3].
  • Anthony Buckeridge died on June 28, 2004[4].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's father was Ernest George Buckeridge[9].
  • Anthony Buckeridge held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's professions included writer[5].
  • Anthony Buckeridge worked as a children's writer[6].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's professions included teacher[7].
  • Among Anthony Buckeridge's employers was National Fire Service[11].
  • Among Anthony Buckeridge's employers was St Lawrence College[12].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's education included a stint at Seaford College[13].
  • Anthony Buckeridge was educated at University College London[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Anthony Buckeridge is Jennings[15].
  • Anthony Buckeridge received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Anthony Buckeridge is recorded as male[17].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's given name is recorded as Anthony[19].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's work location is recorded as St Lawrence College[20].
  • Anthony Buckeridge's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[22]

  • Country: GB[23]

  • Began / founded: 1912-06-20[24]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2004-06-28[25]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 41ca3afa-89af-4cf9-9a93-66a7f4f38863[26]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Anthony Buckeridge… he was born on June 20, 1912[3]. His father was Ernest George Buckeridge[9].

Education

Educated at Seaford College[13], a boarding school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1884[29] and University College London[14], a university college[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1826[32], headquartered in UCL Main Building[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], children's writer[6], and teacher[7]. Employers include National Fire Service[11], a fire department[34] and St Lawrence College[12], a boarding school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1879[37].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Anthony Buckeridge is Jennings[15].

Recognition

Anthony Buckeridge received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Death and Burial

Anthony Buckeridge died on June 28, 2004[4].

Why It Matters

Anthony Buckeridge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Buckeridge born?

Born in London[2], Anthony Buckeridge…

Who were Anthony Buckeridge's parents?

Anthony Buckeridge's father was Ernest George Buckeridge[9].

What did Anthony Buckeridge do for work?

Anthony Buckeridge worked as writer[5], children's writer[6], and teacher[7].

Where did Anthony Buckeridge go to school?

Anthony Buckeridge was educated at Seaford College[13] and University College London[14].

What awards did Anthony Buckeridge receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [22] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [23] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, children's writer, teacher
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