Anthony Shaffer

writer, barrister and advertising executive from England
Person human Q573997
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Anthony Shaffer

Summary

Anthony Shaffer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on May 15, 1926[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 6, 2001[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], playwright[7], dramaturge[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,476 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liverpool[2], Anthony Shaffer…
  • Anthony Shaffer died in London[4].
  • Anthony Shaffer died in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital[11].
  • Anthony Shaffer was born on May 15, 1926[3].
  • Anthony Shaffer died on November 6, 2001[5].
  • Anthony Shaffer died on November 5, 2001[12].
  • Anthony Shaffer is buried at Highgate Cemetery[13].
  • Anthony Shaffer was married to Diane Cilento[14].
  • Anthony Shaffer held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Anthony Shaffer worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Anthony Shaffer worked as a playwright[7].
  • Anthony Shaffer's professions included dramaturge[8].
  • Anthony Shaffer's professions included novelist[9].
  • Anthony Shaffer was educated at Trinity College[16].
  • Anthony Shaffer received the Edgar Awards[17].
  • Anthony Shaffer is recorded as male[18].
  • Anthony Shaffer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Anthony Shaffer's genre is detective fiction[20].
  • Anthony Shaffer's Commons category is recorded as Anthony Shaffer (writer)[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Anthony Shaffer's family name is recorded as Shaffer[23].
  • Anthony Shaffer's given name is recorded as Anthony[24].
  • Anthony Shaffer's given name is recorded as Joshua[25].
  • Anthony Shaffer's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Anthony Shaffer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Liverpool[2], Anthony Shaffer… he was born on May 15, 1926[3].

Education

Anthony Shaffer was educated at Trinity College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], playwright[7], dramaturge[8], and novelist[9].

Recognition

Anthony Shaffer received the Edgar Awards[17].

Personal Life

Anthony Shaffer was married to Diane Cilento[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 6, 2001[5] and November 5, 2001[12]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital[11], a hospital[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1993[33]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Anthony Shaffer ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,476 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Anthony Shaffer born?

Anthony Shaffer was born in Liverpool[2].

Where did Anthony Shaffer die?

Anthony Shaffer died in London[4].

Who was Anthony Shaffer married to?

Anthony Shaffer's spouses include Diane Cilento[14].

What did Anthony Shaffer do for work?

Anthony Shaffer worked as screenwriter[6], playwright[7], dramaturge[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Anthony Shaffer go to school?

Anthony Shaffer was educated at Trinity College[16].

What awards did Anthony Shaffer receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Anthony, Joshua
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