Charles Curran

British television executive
Person human Q5076597
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Charles Curran

Summary

Charles Curran is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on October 13, 1921[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 9, 1980[5]. He worked as a journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Charles Curran's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Charles Curran died in London[4].
  • Charles Curran was born on October 13, 1921[3].
  • Charles Curran died on January 9, 1980[5].
  • Charles Curran worked as a journalist[6].
  • Charles Curran held the position of Director-General of the BBC[8].
  • Among Charles Curran's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[9].
  • Charles Curran's education included a stint at Magdalene College[10].
  • Charles Curran's education included a stint at Wath Academy[11].
  • Charles Curran received the International Emmy Directorate Award[12].
  • Charles Curran received the Knight Bachelor[13].
  • Charles Curran received the honorary doctorate[14].
  • Charles Curran is recorded as male[15].
  • Charles Curran's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].
  • Charles Curran's family name is recorded as Curran[18].
  • Charles Curran's given name is recorded as Charles[19].
  • Charles Curran's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dublin[2], Charles Curran… he was born on October 13, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Magdalene College[10], a college of the University of Cambridge[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1428[23] and Wath Academy[11], a school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1923[26].

Career and Affiliations

Charles Curran worked as a journalist[6]. He was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[9]. He held the position of Director-General of the BBC[8].

Recognition

Awards received include International Emmy Directorate Award[12], a class of award[27], in United States[28], founded in 1973[29]; Knight Bachelor[13], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32]; and honorary doctorate[14], a title of honor[33].

Death and Burial

Charles Curran died on January 9, 1980[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[17].

Why It Matters

Charles Curran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Charles Curran born?

Born in Dublin[2], Charles Curran…

Where did Charles Curran die?

Charles Curran passed away in London[4].

What did Charles Curran do for work?

Charles Curran worked as journalist[6].

Where did Charles Curran go to school?

Charles Curran was educated at Magdalene College[10] and Wath Academy[11].

What awards did Charles Curran receive?

Honors received include International Emmy Directorate Award[12], Knight Bachelor[13], and honorary doctorate[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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