Arthur Hastings

fictional character created by Agatha Christie; the companion, friend and aide to detective Hercule Poirot
Person literary_character Q221110
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Arthur Hastings

Summary

Arthur Hastings is a literary character[1]. He worked as a military officer[2], secretary[3], and husbandry worker[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Hastings held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[6].
  • Arthur Hastings worked as a military officer[2].
  • Arthur Hastings's professions included secretary[3].
  • Arthur Hastings's professions included husbandry worker[4].
  • Arthur Hastings was educated at Eton College[7].
  • Arthur Hastings is the creator of Agatha Christie[8].
  • Arthur Hastings received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[9].
  • Arthur Hastings is recorded as male[10].
  • Arthur Hastings's instance of is recorded as literary character[11].
  • Arthur Hastings's instance of is recorded as fictional human[12].
  • Arthur Hastings was performed by Hugh Fraser[13].
  • Arthur Hastings was part of the conflict World War I[14].
  • Arthur Hastings's family name is recorded as Hastings[15].
  • Arthur Hastings's given name is recorded as Arthur[16].

Body

Education

Arthur Hastings's education included a stint at Eton College[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[2], secretary[3], and husbandry worker[4].

Works and Contributions

Arthur Hastings is the creator of Agatha Christie[8].

Recognition

Arthur Hastings received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[9].

Why It Matters

Arthur Hastings has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

What did Arthur Hastings do for work?

Arthur Hastings worked as military officer[2], secretary[3], and husbandry worker[4].

Where did Arthur Hastings go to school?

Arthur Hastings was educated at Eton College[7].

What awards did Arthur Hastings receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . wikidata.org.
  6. [2] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Educated at Eton College
    Award received Officer of the Order of the British Empire
    Citizenship
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