Basil Clarke

British journalist
Person human Q4867137
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Basil Clarke

Summary

Basil Clarke is a human[1]. He was born in Altrincham[2]. He was born on August 12, 1879[3]. He died in Highgate[4]. He died on December 12, 1947[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Altrincham[2], Basil Clarke…
  • Basil Clarke passed away in Highgate[4].
  • Basil Clarke was born on August 12, 1879[3].
  • Basil Clarke died on December 12, 1947[5].
  • Basil Clarke held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Basil Clarke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Basil Clarke's professions included journalist[6].
  • Basil Clarke's professions included writer[7].
  • Basil Clarke's education included a stint at The Manchester Grammar School[11].
  • Basil Clarke received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Basil Clarke received the Knight Bachelor[13].
  • Basil Clarke is recorded as male[14].
  • Basil Clarke's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Basil Clarke's family name is recorded as Clarke[16].
  • Basil Clarke's given name is recorded as Basil[17].
  • Basil Clarke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Basil Clarke's different from is recorded as Basil Clarke[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Clarke's place of birth was Altrincham[2]. He was born on August 12, 1879[3].

Education

Basil Clarke was educated at The Manchester Grammar School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[20], in United Kingdom[21] and Knight Bachelor[13], a title of honor[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1300[24].

Death and Burial

Basil Clarke died on December 12, 1947[5]. He passed away in Highgate[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Clarke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Basil Clarke born?

Basil Clarke's place of birth was Altrincham[2].

Where did Basil Clarke die?

Basil Clarke passed away in Highgate[4].

What did Basil Clarke do for work?

Basil Clarke worked as journalist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Basil Clarke go to school?

Basil Clarke was educated at The Manchester Grammar School[11].

What awards did Basil Clarke receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12] and Knight Bachelor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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