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 +1945-01-03T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a historian[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], and television presenter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • David Starkey was born in Kendal[2].
  • David Starkey was born on +1945-01-03T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David Starkey held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • 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 was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[10].
  • David Starkey was educated at Fitzwilliam College[11].
  • David Starkey received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • David Starkey received the honorary doctor of the École normale supérieure de Cachan[13].
  • David Starkey was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[14].
  • David Starkey was a member of Royal Historical Society[15].
  • David Starkey is recorded as male[16].
  • David Starkey's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • David Starkey's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[18].
  • David Starkey's Commons category is recorded as David Starkey[19].
  • David Starkey's family name is recorded as Starkey[20].
  • David Starkey's given name is recorded as David[21].
  • David Starkey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

David Starkey was born in Kendal[2]. He was born on +1945-01-03T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

David Starkey's education included a stint at Fitzwilliam College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], and television presenter[7]. Among David Starkey's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[23], in United Kingdom[24] and honorary doctor of the École normale supérieure de Cachan[13], an award[25], in France[26].

Why It Matters

David Starkey ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (644 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

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], and television presenter[7].

Where did David Starkey go to school?

David Starkey was educated at Fitzwilliam College[11].

What awards did David Starkey receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12] and honorary doctor of the École normale supérieure de Cachan[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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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