Christopher Martin-Jenkins

English cricketer, broadcaster and journalist (1945–2013)
Person human Q1086837
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Christopher Martin-Jenkins

Summary

Christopher Martin-Jenkins is a human[1]. His place of birth was Peterborough[2]. He was born on January 20, 1945[3]. He died in Rudgwick[4]. He died on January 1, 2013[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], sports commentator[7], autobiographer[8], broadcaster[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's place of birth was Peterborough[2].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins passed away in Rudgwick[4].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins was born on January 20, 1945[3].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins died on January 1, 2013[5].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • English was Christopher Martin-Jenkins's native language[13].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's professions included journalist[6].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins worked as a sports commentator[7].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's professions included broadcaster[9].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's professions included writer[10].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's field of work was journalist[14].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[15].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins was educated at Marlborough College[16].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's education included a stint at Fitzwilliam College[17].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[18].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins is recorded as male[20].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's Commons category is recorded as Christopher Martin-Jenkins[22].
  • The cause of death was lymphoma[23].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's sport is recorded as cricket[24].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's family name is recorded as Martin[25].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's given name is recorded as Christopher[26].
  • Christopher Martin-Jenkins's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christopher Martin-Jenkins's place of birth was Peterborough[2]. He was born on January 20, 1945[3]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Marlborough College[16], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1843[30]; Fitzwilliam College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1869[33]; and University of Cambridge[18], a collegiate university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1209[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], sports commentator[7], autobiographer[8], broadcaster[9], and writer[10]. Christopher Martin-Jenkins's field of work was journalist[14]. Among his employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[15].

Recognition

Christopher Martin-Jenkins received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Death and Burial

Christopher Martin-Jenkins died on January 1, 2013[5]. He passed away in Rudgwick[4]. The cause of death was lymphoma[23].

Why It Matters

Christopher Martin-Jenkins has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Christopher Martin-Jenkins born?

Christopher Martin-Jenkins's place of birth was Peterborough[2].

Where did Christopher Martin-Jenkins die?

Christopher Martin-Jenkins died in Rudgwick[4].

What did Christopher Martin-Jenkins do for work?

Christopher Martin-Jenkins worked as journalist[6], sports commentator[7], autobiographer[8], broadcaster[9], and writer[10].

Where did Christopher Martin-Jenkins go to school?

Christopher Martin-Jenkins was educated at Marlborough College[16], Fitzwilliam College[17], and University of Cambridge[18].

What awards did Christopher Martin-Jenkins receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Open Library. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Open Library. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Marlborough College, Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge
    Award received Member of the Order of the British Empire
    Manner of death natural causes
    Sport cricket
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