Colin Dexter
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Colin Dexter
Summary
Colin Dexter is a human[1]. Born in Stamford[2], he… he was born on September 29, 1930[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on March 21, 2017[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (981 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Stamford[2], Colin Dexter…
- Colin Dexter passed away in Oxford[4].
- Colin Dexter was born on September 29, 1930[3].
- Colin Dexter died on March 21, 2017[5].
- Colin Dexter held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
- English was Colin Dexter's native language[10].
- Colin Dexter worked as a writer[6].
- Colin Dexter worked as a novelist[7].
- Colin Dexter's field of work was creative and professional writing[11].
- Colin Dexter's education included a stint at Christ's College[12].
- Colin Dexter's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[13].
- Colin Dexter's education included a stint at Stamford School[14].
- A notable work attributed to Colin Dexter is Inspector Morse[15].
- Colin Dexter received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16].
- Colin Dexter received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[17].
- Colin Dexter received the Macavity Awards[18].
- Colin Dexter received the Gold Dagger[19].
- Colin Dexter received the Gold Dagger[20].
- Colin Dexter was influenced by Raymond Chandler[21].
- Colin Dexter was influenced by Alfred Edward Housman[22].
- Colin Dexter is recorded as male[23].
- Colin Dexter's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Colin Dexter's genre is detective fiction[25].
- Colin Dexter's family name is recorded as Dexter[26].
- Colin Dexter's given name is recorded as Colin[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1930-09-29[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2017-04-21[31]
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Community tags: author, inspector morse[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: b072f815-ba82-4acc-b699-b2cc365c78b6[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Stamford[2], Colin Dexter… he was born on September 29, 1930[3]. English was his native language[10].
Education
Educated at Christ's College[12], a college of the University of Cambridge[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1505[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37]; University of Cambridge[13], a collegiate university[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1209[40], headquartered in Cambridge[41]; and Stamford School[14], an independent school[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1532[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6] and novelist[7]. Colin Dexter's field of work was creative and professional writing[11].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Colin Dexter is Inspector Morse[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Cartier Diamond Dagger[17], a literary award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1986[49]; Macavity Awards[18], a literary award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1987[52]; and Gold Dagger[19], a literary award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1955[55].
Death and Burial
Colin Dexter died on March 21, 2017[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4].
Why It Matters
Colin Dexter ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (981 views/month, #6,923 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Colin Dexter born?
Born in Stamford[2], Colin Dexter…
Where did Colin Dexter die?
Colin Dexter died in Oxford[4].
What did Colin Dexter do for work?
Colin Dexter worked as writer[6] and novelist[7].
Where did Colin Dexter go to school?
Colin Dexter was educated at Christ's College[12], University of Cambridge[13], and Stamford School[14].
What awards did Colin Dexter receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Cartier Diamond Dagger[17], Macavity Awards[18], and Gold Dagger[19].