Cornelius Ryan

Irish American journalist (1920–1974)
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Cornelius Ryan

Summary

Cornelius Ryan is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on June 5, 1920[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on November 23, 1974[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Cornelius Ryan…
  • Cornelius Ryan passed away in New York City[4].
  • Cornelius Ryan was born on June 5, 1920[3].
  • Cornelius Ryan died on November 23, 1974[5].
  • Burial took place at Ridgebury Cemetery[12].
  • Among Cornelius Ryan's spouses was Kathryn Morgan Ryan[13].
  • Cornelius Ryan held citizenship in Ireland[14].
  • Cornelius Ryan held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Cornelius Ryan worked as a journalist[6].
  • Cornelius Ryan worked as a novelist[7].
  • Cornelius Ryan's professions included writer[8].
  • Cornelius Ryan's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Cornelius Ryan's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Cornelius Ryan worked as a historian[16].
  • Cornelius Ryan was employed by Ohio University[17].
  • Cornelius Ryan was educated at Synge Street CBS[18].
  • Cornelius Ryan received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Cornelius Ryan received the Bancarella Literary Prize[20].
  • Cornelius Ryan is recorded as male[21].
  • Cornelius Ryan's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Cornelius Ryan's Commons category is recorded as Cornelius Ryan[23].
  • Cornelius Ryan's archives at is recorded as Ohio University Libraries[24].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[25].
  • Cornelius Ryan was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Cornelius Ryan's family name is recorded as Ryan[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Cornelius Ryan's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on June 5, 1920[3].

Education

Cornelius Ryan was educated at Synge Street CBS[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], university teacher[10], and historian[16]. Among Cornelius Ryan's employers was Ohio University[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Bancarella Literary Prize[20], a class of award[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1953[32].

Personal Life

Cornelius Ryan was married to Kathryn Morgan Ryan[13].

Death and Burial

Cornelius Ryan died on November 23, 1974[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[25]. He is buried at Ridgebury Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Cornelius Ryan include Cornelius Ryan Award[33], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1957[36].

Why It Matters

Cornelius Ryan ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (180 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include A Bridge Too Far[39], a written work[40]; The Longest Day[41], a literary work[42], founded in 1959[43]; and The Last Battle[44], a literary work[45]. Entities named for him include Cornelius Ryan Award[33], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1957[36].

FAQs

Where was Cornelius Ryan born?

Born in Dublin[2], Cornelius Ryan…

Where did Cornelius Ryan die?

Cornelius Ryan died in New York City[4].

Who was Cornelius Ryan married to?

Cornelius Ryan's spouses include Kathryn Morgan Ryan[13].

What did Cornelius Ryan do for work?

Cornelius Ryan worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], writer[8], screenwriter[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Cornelius Ryan go to school?

Cornelius Ryan was educated at Synge Street CBS[18].

What awards did Cornelius Ryan receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19] and Bancarella Literary Prize[20].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . simonandschuster.com. Retrieved . simonandschuster.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . ohio.edu. ohio.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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