Brian Rix

British actor (1924-2016)
Person human Q336883
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Brian Rix

Summary

Brian Rix is a human[1]. Born in Cottingham[2], he… he was born on +1924-01-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Northwood[4]. He died on +2016-08-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an actor[6], politician[7], and stage actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cottingham[2], Brian Rix…
  • Brian Rix passed away in Northwood[4].
  • Brian Rix was born on +1924-01-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Brian Rix died on +2016-08-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Brian Rix's father was Herbert Dobson Rix[10].
  • Brian Rix's mother was Fanny Nicholson[11].
  • Among Brian Rix's spouses was Elspet Gray[12].
  • A child of Brian Rix was Elspet Shelley Rix[13].
  • A child of Brian Rix was Louisa Rix[14].
  • A child of Brian Rix was Jamie Rix[15].
  • A child of Brian Rix was Jonathan Rix[16].
  • Brian Rix held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Brian Rix held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Brian Rix worked as an actor[6].
  • Brian Rix worked as a politician[7].
  • Brian Rix's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Brian Rix held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
  • Brian Rix was educated at Bootham School[20].
  • Brian Rix received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Brian Rix received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Brian Rix received the honorary Master of Arts[23].
  • Brian Rix is recorded as male[24].
  • Brian Rix's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Brian Rix's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110627884[26].
  • Brian Rix's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 52535154[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Rix's place of birth was Cottingham[2]. He was born on +1924-01-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Herbert Dobson Rix[10]. His mother was Fanny Nicholson[11].

Education

Brian Rix's education included a stint at Bootham School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], politician[7], and stage actor[8]. Brian Rix held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32]; and honorary Master of Arts[23], an award[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Brian Rix was married to Elspet Gray[12]. Children include Elspet Shelley Rix[13]; Louisa Rix[14], an actor[35], b. 1955[36], of United Kingdom[37]; Jamie Rix[15], a writer[38], b. 1958[39], of United Kingdom[40]; and Jonathan Rix[16], a university teacher[41], b. 1960[42], of United Kingdom[43], specialised in education[44].

Death and Burial

Brian Rix died on +2016-08-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Northwood[4].

Why It Matters

Brian Rix ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (173 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Brian Rix born?

Born in Cottingham[2], Brian Rix…

Where did Brian Rix die?

Brian Rix died in Northwood[4].

Who were Brian Rix's parents?

Brian Rix's father was Herbert Dobson Rix[10]. Brian Rix's mother was Fanny Nicholson[11].

Who was Brian Rix married to?

Brian Rix's spouses include Elspet Gray[12].

What did Brian Rix do for work?

Brian Rix worked as actor[6], politician[7], and stage actor[8].

Where did Brian Rix go to school?

Brian Rix was educated at Bootham School[20].

What awards did Brian Rix receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Knight Bachelor[22], and honorary Master of Arts[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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