Dave Sexton

English football manager (1930–2012)
Person human Q735094
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Dave Sexton

Summary

Dave Sexton is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 6, 1930[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 25, 2012[5]. He worked as an association football player[6] and association football coach[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Dave Sexton was born in London[2].
  • Dave Sexton died in London[4].
  • Dave Sexton was born on April 6, 1930[3].
  • Dave Sexton died on November 25, 2012[5].
  • Dave Sexton held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Dave Sexton's professions included association football player[6].
  • Dave Sexton worked as an association football coach[7].
  • Dave Sexton held the position of Booker Prize judge[10].
  • Dave Sexton's education included a stint at The Open University[11].
  • Dave Sexton received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Dave Sexton is recorded as male[13].
  • Dave Sexton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Dave Sexton's member of sports team is recorded as Luton Town F.C.[15].
  • Dave Sexton's member of sports team is recorded as Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.[16].
  • Dave Sexton's member of sports team is recorded as West Ham United F.C.[17].
  • Dave Sexton's member of sports team is recorded as Leyton Orient F.C.[18].
  • Dave Sexton's member of sports team is recorded as Crystal Palace F.C.[19].
  • Dave Sexton's position played on team / speciality is recorded as forward[20].
  • Dave Sexton's sport is recorded as association football[21].
  • Dave Sexton's family name is recorded as Sexton[22].
  • Dave Sexton's given name is recorded as Dave[23].
  • Dave Sexton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Dave Sexton's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Dave Sexton'}[25].
  • Dave Sexton's coach of sports team is recorded as Chelsea F.C.[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Dave Sexton… he was born on April 6, 1930[3].

Education

Dave Sexton was educated at The Open University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include association football player[6] and association football coach[7]. Dave Sexton held the position of Booker Prize judge[10].

Recognition

Dave Sexton received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

Death and Burial

Dave Sexton died on November 25, 2012[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Dave Sexton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (356 views/month, #7,184 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Dave Sexton born?

Born in London[2], Dave Sexton…

Where did Dave Sexton die?

Dave Sexton died in London[4].

What did Dave Sexton do for work?

Dave Sexton worked as association football player[6] and association football coach[7].

Where did Dave Sexton go to school?

Dave Sexton was educated at The Open University[11].

What awards did Dave Sexton receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Soccerbase. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Pessottino · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Aliases
    Occupation association football player, association football coach
    Position played on team / speciality forward
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