Bernard Crick

British political theorist and democratic socialist (1929-2008)
Person human Q2897748
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Bernard Crick

Summary

Bernard Crick is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on December 16, 1929[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on December 19, 2008[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], and political scientist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Crick's place of birth was London[2].
  • Bernard Crick passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Bernard Crick was born on December 16, 1929[3].
  • Bernard Crick died on December 19, 2008[5].
  • Bernard Crick held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Bernard Crick worked as a politician[6].
  • Bernard Crick's professions included writer[7].
  • Bernard Crick's professions included political scientist[8].
  • Among Bernard Crick's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • Among Bernard Crick's employers was University of Sheffield[12].
  • Bernard Crick was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[13].
  • Bernard Crick was employed by Birkbeck, University of London[14].
  • Bernard Crick was educated at University College London[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Bernard Crick is George Orwell: A Life[16].
  • Bernard Crick received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Bernard Crick is recorded as male[18].
  • Bernard Crick's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[20].
  • Bernard Crick's family name is recorded as Crick[21].
  • Bernard Crick's given name is recorded as Bernard[22].
  • Bernard Crick's given name is recorded as Rowland[23].
  • Bernard Crick's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Bernard Crick's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Bernard Crick's interested in is recorded as George Orwell[26].

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Origins and Family

Bernard Crick was born in London[2]. He was born on December 16, 1929[3].

Education

Bernard Crick was educated at University College London[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], and political scientist[8]. Employers include Harvard University[11], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30]; University of Sheffield[12], a public research university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1905[33], headquartered in Sheffield[34]; London School of Economics and Political Science[13], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1895[37], headquartered in London[38]; and Birkbeck, University of London[14], a public research university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1823[41], headquartered in London[42].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bernard Crick is George Orwell: A Life[16].

Recognition

Bernard Crick received the Knight Bachelor[17].

Death and Burial

Bernard Crick died on December 19, 2008[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Bernard Crick ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (258 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Crick born?

Bernard Crick was born in London[2].

Where did Bernard Crick die?

Bernard Crick passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Bernard Crick do for work?

Bernard Crick worked as politician[6], writer[7], and political scientist[8].

Where did Bernard Crick go to school?

Bernard Crick was educated at University College London[15].

What awards did Bernard Crick receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . guardian.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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