Christopher Chataway

British runner and politician (1931-2014)
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Christopher Chataway
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Christopher Chataway

Summary

Christopher Chataway is a human[1]. Born in Chelsea[2], he… he was born on +1931-01-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. He died on +2014-01-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], long-distance runner[7], television presenter[8], and banker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Chataway was born in Chelsea[2].
  • Christopher Chataway died in Westminster[4].
  • Christopher Chataway was born on +1931-01-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Christopher Chataway died on +2014-01-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Christopher Chataway's father was James Denys Percival Chataway[11].
  • Christopher Chataway held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Christopher Chataway's professions included politician[6].
  • Christopher Chataway's professions included long-distance runner[7].
  • Christopher Chataway's professions included television presenter[8].
  • Christopher Chataway worked as a banker[9].
  • Christopher Chataway held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Christopher Chataway held the position of member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Christopher Chataway held the position of member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Christopher Chataway held the position of member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Christopher Chataway held the position of member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Christopher Chataway held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Christopher Chataway was educated at Magdalen College[19].
  • Christopher Chataway's education included a stint at Sherborne School[20].
  • Christopher Chataway received the Nansen Refugee Award[21].
  • Christopher Chataway received the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award[22].
  • Christopher Chataway received the Knight Bachelor[23].
  • Christopher Chataway's image is recorded as Christopher Chataway (1972).jpg[24].
  • Christopher Chataway is recorded as male[25].
  • Christopher Chataway's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Christopher Chataway was affiliated with the Conservative Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christopher Chataway's place of birth was Chelsea[2]. He was born on +1931-01-31T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was James Denys Percival Chataway[11].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30] and Sherborne School[20], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1550[33], headquartered in Sherborne[34]. Christopher Chataway studied under Franz Stampfl[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], long-distance runner[7], television presenter[8], and banker[9]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[13], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1974[40]; member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1970[43]; member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1966[46]; member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1964[49]; and member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1959[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Nansen Refugee Award[21], an award[53], founded in 1954[54]; BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award[22], a Sportsperson of the Year[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1954[57]; and Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1300[60].

Personal Life

Christopher Chataway was affiliated with the Conservative Party[27].

Death and Burial

Christopher Chataway died on +2014-01-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Westminster[4]. The cause of death was cancer[61].

Why It Matters

Christopher Chataway ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Chataway born?

Christopher Chataway was born in Chelsea[2].

Where did Christopher Chataway die?

Christopher Chataway died in Westminster[4].

Who were Christopher Chataway's parents?

Christopher Chataway's father was James Denys Percival Chataway[11].

What did Christopher Chataway do for work?

Christopher Chataway worked as politician[6], long-distance runner[7], television presenter[8], and banker[9].

Where did Christopher Chataway go to school?

Christopher Chataway was educated at Magdalen College[19] and Sherborne School[20].

What awards did Christopher Chataway receive?

Honors received include Nansen Refugee Award[21], BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award[22], and Knight Bachelor[23].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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