Dave Fanning

Irish rock journalist, film critic, television talk show host and DJ
Person human Q5228751
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Dave Fanning

Summary

Dave Fanning is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on +1956-02-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a television presenter[4] and film critic[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Dave Fanning's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Dave Fanning was born on +1956-02-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Dave Fanning was born on +1955-00-00T00:00:00Z[7].
  • Dave Fanning held citizenship in Ireland[8].
  • Dave Fanning worked as a television presenter[4].
  • Dave Fanning's professions included film critic[5].
  • Among Dave Fanning's employers was Raidió Teilifís Éireann[9].
  • Dave Fanning's education included a stint at University College Dublin[10].
  • Dave Fanning is recorded as male[11].
  • Dave Fanning's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Dave Fanning's Commons category is recorded as Dave Fanning[13].
  • Dave Fanning's family name is recorded as Fanning[14].
  • Dave Fanning's given name is recorded as David[15].
  • Dave Fanning's given name is recorded as Dave[16].
  • Dave Fanning's sibling is recorded as Gerard Fanning[17].

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Origins and Family

Dave Fanning's place of birth was Dublin[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1956-02-27T00:00:00Z[3] and +1955-00-00T00:00:00Z[7].

Education

Dave Fanning was educated at University College Dublin[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[4] and film critic[5]. Among Dave Fanning's employers was Raidió Teilifís Éireann[9].

Why It Matters

Dave Fanning ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Dave Fanning born?

Dave Fanning's place of birth was Dublin[2].

What did Dave Fanning do for work?

Dave Fanning worked as television presenter[4] and film critic[5].

Where did Dave Fanning go to school?

Dave Fanning was educated at University College Dublin[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . irishtimes.com. Retrieved . irishtimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1956-02-27T00:00:00Z, +1955-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Freebase id /m/08hc9f
    Family name Fanning
    Sex or gender male
    Place of birth Dublin
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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