Arthur Askey

English comedian and actor (1900–1982)
Person human Q708479
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Arthur Askey

Summary

Arthur Askey is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1900[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 16, 1982[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], screenwriter[7], and comedian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,308 views/month, #7,092 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Askey's place of birth was Liverpool[2].
  • Arthur Askey passed away in London[4].
  • Arthur Askey was born on June 6, 1900[3].
  • Arthur Askey died on November 16, 1982[5].
  • Burial took place at Putney Vale Cemetery[10].
  • A child of Arthur Askey was Anthea Askey[11].
  • Arthur Askey held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Arthur Askey held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Arthur Askey's professions included film actor[6].
  • Arthur Askey worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Arthur Askey's professions included comedian[8].
  • Arthur Askey was educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[14].
  • Arthur Askey received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Arthur Askey is recorded as male[16].
  • Arthur Askey's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Arthur Askey's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Askey[18].
  • The cause of death was gangrene[19].
  • Arthur Askey's family name is recorded as Askey[20].
  • Arthur Askey's given name is recorded as Arthur[21].
  • Arthur Askey's given name is recorded as Bowden[22].
  • Arthur Askey's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Arthur Askey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Askey was born in Liverpool[2]. He was born on June 6, 1900[3].

Education

Arthur Askey was educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], screenwriter[7], and comedian[8].

Recognition

Arthur Askey received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

Personal Life

A child of Arthur Askey was Anthea Askey[11].

Death and Burial

Arthur Askey died on November 16, 1982[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was gangrene[19]. He is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Arthur Askey ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,308 views/month, #7,092 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Askey born?

Arthur Askey was born in Liverpool[2].

Where did Arthur Askey die?

Arthur Askey died in London[4].

What did Arthur Askey do for work?

Arthur Askey worked as film actor[6], screenwriter[7], and comedian[8].

Where did Arthur Askey go to school?

Arthur Askey was educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[14].

What awards did Arthur Askey receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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