David Starkey

British constitutional historian
Person human Q1176720
David Starkey
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David Starkey

Summary

David Starkey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kendal[2]. He was born on January 3, 1945[3]. He worked as a historian[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], television presenter[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (913 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Starkey was born in Kendal[2].
  • David Starkey was born on January 3, 1945[3].
  • David Starkey held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • David Starkey worked as a historian[4].
  • David Starkey's professions included radio personality[5].
  • David Starkey worked as a writer[6].
  • David Starkey's professions included television presenter[7].
  • David Starkey worked as a university teacher[8].
  • David Starkey worked as an author[11].
  • David Starkey was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[12].
  • David Starkey was educated at Fitzwilliam College[13].
  • David Starkey received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • David Starkey received the honorary doctor of the École normale supérieure de Cachan[15].
  • David Starkey was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[16].
  • David Starkey was a member of Royal Historical Society[17].
  • David Starkey is recorded as male[18].
  • David Starkey's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • David Starkey's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[20].
  • David Starkey's Commons category is recorded as David Starkey[21].
  • David Starkey's family name is recorded as Starkey[22].
  • David Starkey's given name is recorded as David[23].
  • David Starkey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • David Starkey's P14750 is recorded as A4FD-5AE7-C4B2-13CE-FA71[25].

Body

Origins and Family

David Starkey was born in Kendal[2]. He was born on January 3, 1945[3].

Education

David Starkey's education included a stint at Fitzwilliam College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], television presenter[7], university teacher[8], and author[11]. Among David Starkey's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[26], in United Kingdom[27] and honorary doctor of the École normale supérieure de Cachan[15], an award[28], in France[29].

Why It Matters

David Starkey ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (913 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was David Starkey born?

David Starkey was born in Kendal[2].

What did David Starkey do for work?

David Starkey worked as historian[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], television presenter[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did David Starkey go to school?

David Starkey was educated at Fitzwilliam College[13].

What awards did David Starkey receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14] and honorary doctor of the École normale supérieure de Cachan[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . pinknews.co.uk. Retrieved . pinknews.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . ens-paris-saclay.fr. ens-paris-saclay.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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