Antony Preston

author, editor, and historian
Person human Q4777246
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Antony Preston

Summary

Antony Preston is a human[1]. He was born in Salford[2]. He was born on February 26, 1938[3]. He passed away in Battersea[4]. He died on December 25, 2004[5]. He worked as an author[6], editor[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Antony Preston's place of birth was Salford[2].
  • Antony Preston died in Battersea[4].
  • Antony Preston was born on February 26, 1938[3].
  • Antony Preston died on December 25, 2004[5].
  • Antony Preston is buried at Mortlake[10].
  • Antony Preston held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Antony Preston's professions included author[6].
  • Antony Preston's professions included editor[7].
  • Antony Preston worked as a historian[8].
  • Antony Preston's field of work was naval vessel[12].
  • Antony Preston's field of work was battleship[13].
  • Antony Preston's field of work was history[14].
  • Antony Preston's field of work was military history[15].
  • Antony Preston's field of work was Q137327446[16].
  • Antony Preston's education included a stint at King Edward VII School[17].
  • Antony Preston is recorded as male[18].
  • Antony Preston's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Antony Preston's family name is recorded as Preston[20].
  • Antony Preston's given name is recorded as Antony[21].
  • Antony Preston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Antony Preston's place of birth was Salford[2]. He was born on February 26, 1938[3].

Education

Antony Preston's education included a stint at King Edward VII School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], editor[7], and historian[8]. Fields of work include naval vessel[12], a watercraft type[23]; battleship[13], a ship type[24]; history[14]; military history[15], an academic discipline[25]; and Q137327446[16].

Death and Burial

Antony Preston died on December 25, 2004[5]. He died in Battersea[4]. Burial took place at Mortlake[10].

Why It Matters

Antony Preston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Antony Preston born?

Antony Preston was born in Salford[2].

Where did Antony Preston die?

Antony Preston passed away in Battersea[4].

What did Antony Preston do for work?

Antony Preston worked as author[6], editor[7], and historian[8].

Where did Antony Preston go to school?

Antony Preston was educated at King Edward VII School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Antony
    Field of work naval vessel, battleship, history +2
    Family name Preston
    Country of citizenship United States
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
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