Arthur Ransome

English author and journalist (1884–1967)
Person human Q515845
Arthur Ransome
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Arthur Ransome

Summary

Arthur Ransome is a human[1]. He was born in Leeds[2]. He was born on January 18, 1884[3]. He passed away in Cheadle Royal Hospital[4]. He died on June 3, 1967[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], illustrator[9], and collector of fairy tales[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (606 views/month, #7,078 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leeds[2], Arthur Ransome…
  • Arthur Ransome died in Cheadle Royal Hospital[4].
  • Arthur Ransome was born on January 18, 1884[3].
  • Arthur Ransome died on June 3, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Cumbria[12].
  • Arthur Ransome's father was Cyril Ransome[13].
  • Arthur Ransome held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Arthur Ransome held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • English was Arthur Ransome's native language[16].
  • Arthur Ransome's professions included journalist[6].
  • Arthur Ransome worked as a writer[7].
  • Arthur Ransome's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Arthur Ransome worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Arthur Ransome worked as a collector of fairy tales[10].
  • Arthur Ransome worked as a translator[17].
  • Arthur Ransome's education included a stint at Rugby School[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Arthur Ransome is Swallows and Amazons series[19].
  • Arthur Ransome received the Carnegie Medal[20].
  • Arthur Ransome is recorded as male[21].
  • Arthur Ransome's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Arthur Ransome's noble title is recorded as Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Arthur Ransome's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Ransome[24].
  • Arthur Ransome's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[25].
  • Arthur Ransome's residence is recorded as Leeds[26].
  • Arthur Ransome's family name is recorded as Ransome[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Leeds[2], Arthur Ransome… he was born on January 18, 1884[3]. His father was Cyril Ransome[13]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Arthur Ransome was educated at Rugby School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], illustrator[9], collector of fairy tales[10], and translator[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Arthur Ransome is Swallows and Amazons series[19].

Recognition

Arthur Ransome received the Carnegie Medal[20].

Death and Burial

Arthur Ransome died on June 3, 1967[5]. He passed away in Cheadle Royal Hospital[4]. Burial took place at Cumbria[12].

Why It Matters

Arthur Ransome ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (606 views/month, #7,078 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Swallows and Amazons[30], a written work[31].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Ransome born?

Born in Leeds[2], Arthur Ransome…

Where did Arthur Ransome die?

Arthur Ransome died in Cheadle Royal Hospital[4].

Who were Arthur Ransome's parents?

Arthur Ransome's father was Cyril Ransome[13].

What did Arthur Ransome do for work?

Arthur Ransome worked as journalist[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], illustrator[9], and collector of fairy tales[10].

Where did Arthur Ransome go to school?

Arthur Ransome was educated at Rugby School[18].

What awards did Arthur Ransome receive?

Honors received include Carnegie Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. carnegiegreenaway.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Arthur
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