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Chris Benoit

Canadian professional wrestler and murderer (1967–2007)
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Chris Benoit

Summary

Chris Benoit is a human[1]. He was born in Montreal[2]. He was born on May 21, 1967[3]. He passed away in Fayetteville[4]. He died on June 24, 2007[5]. He worked as a professional wrestler[6] and Canadian football player[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,309 views/month, #1,870 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Chris Benoit's place of birth was Montreal[2].
  • Chris Benoit passed away in Fayetteville[4].
  • Chris Benoit was born on May 21, 1967[3].
  • Chris Benoit died on June 24, 2007[5].
  • Among Chris Benoit's spouses was Nancy Benoit[9].
  • Chris Benoit held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Chris Benoit's professions included professional wrestler[6].
  • Chris Benoit worked as a Canadian football player[7].
  • Chris Benoit received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[11].
  • Chris Benoit is recorded as male[12].
  • Chris Benoit's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Chris Benoit's head coach is recorded as Stu Hart[14].
  • Chris Benoit's Commons category is recorded as Chris Benoit[15].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[16].
  • Chris Benoit's sport is recorded as professional wrestling[17].
  • Chris Benoit's family name is recorded as Benoit[18].
  • Chris Benoit's given name is recorded as Christopher[19].
  • Chris Benoit's given name is recorded as Michael[20].
  • Chris Benoit's pseudonym is recorded as The Pegasus Kid[21].
  • Chris Benoit's pseudonym is recorded as Pegasus Kid[22].
  • Chris Benoit's pseudonym is recorded as Wild Pegasus[23].
  • Chris Benoit's significant event is recorded as Chris Benoit double-murder and suicide[24].
  • Chris Benoit's medical condition is recorded as chronic traumatic encephalopathy[25].
  • Chris Benoit's manner of death is recorded as suicide[26].
  • Chris Benoit's participant in is recorded as Chris Benoit double-murder and suicide[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montreal[2], Chris Benoit… he was born on May 21, 1967[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professional wrestler[6] and Canadian football player[7].

Recognition

Chris Benoit received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[11].

Personal Life

Chris Benoit was married to Nancy Benoit[9].

Death and Burial

Chris Benoit died on June 24, 2007[5]. He passed away in Fayetteville[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[16].

Why It Matters

Chris Benoit ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25,309 views/month, #1,870 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Chris Benoit born?

Born in Montreal[2], Chris Benoit…

Where did Chris Benoit die?

Chris Benoit passed away in Fayetteville[4].

Who was Chris Benoit married to?

Chris Benoit's spouses include Nancy Benoit[9].

What did Chris Benoit do for work?

Chris Benoit worked as professional wrestler[6] and Canadian football player[7].

What awards did Chris Benoit receive?

Honors received include Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[11].

Related Entities

Canada

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . myfoxny.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    End of work period → +2007-06-24T00:00:00Z
    Manner of death → suicide
    Has characteristic → family annihilator
    Sport → professional wrestling
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