Derek Draper

British political lobbyist and psychotherapist (1967-2024)
Person human Q5261928
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Derek Draper

Summary

Derek Draper is a human[1]. Born in Chorley[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1967[3]. He passed away in North London[4]. He died on January 3, 2024[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], lobbyist[7], psychotherapist[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,931 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Derek Draper was born in Chorley[2].
  • Derek Draper passed away in North London[4].
  • Derek Draper was born on August 15, 1967[3].
  • Derek Draper died on January 3, 2024[5].
  • Among Derek Draper's spouses was Kate Garraway[11].
  • Derek Draper held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Derek Draper's professions included journalist[6].
  • Derek Draper's professions included lobbyist[7].
  • Derek Draper's professions included psychotherapist[8].
  • Derek Draper worked as an author[9].
  • Derek Draper's education included a stint at University of Manchester[13].
  • Derek Draper was educated at Southlands High School[14].
  • Derek Draper's education included a stint at Runshaw College[15].
  • Derek Draper was a member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy[16].
  • Derek Draper is recorded as male[17].
  • Derek Draper's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Derek Draper was affiliated with the Labour Party[19].
  • The cause of death was long covid[20].
  • Derek Draper's family name is recorded as Draper[21].
  • Derek Draper's given name is recorded as Derek[22].
  • Derek Draper's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • Derek Draper's manner of death is recorded as terminal illness[24].
  • Derek Draper's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Derek Draper's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Derek Draper's place of birth was Chorley[2]. He was born on August 15, 1967[3].

Education

Educated at University of Manchester[13], a university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1824[29], headquartered in Manchester[30]; Southlands High School[14], a high school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1955[33]; and Runshaw College[15], a university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1974[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], lobbyist[7], psychotherapist[8], and author[9].

Personal Life

Among Derek Draper's spouses was Kate Garraway[11]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[19].

Death and Burial

Derek Draper died on January 3, 2024[5]. He passed away in North London[4]. The cause of death was long covid[20].

Why It Matters

Derek Draper ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,931 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Derek Draper born?

Derek Draper's place of birth was Chorley[2].

Where did Derek Draper die?

Derek Draper died in North London[4].

Who was Derek Draper married to?

Derek Draper's spouses include Kate Garraway[11].

What did Derek Draper do for work?

Derek Draper worked as journalist[6], lobbyist[7], psychotherapist[8], and author[9].

Where did Derek Draper go to school?

Derek Draper was educated at University of Manchester[13], Southlands High School[14], and Runshaw College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . mirror.co.uk. Retrieved . mirror.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . bbc.co.uk. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Daily Telegraph. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . theguardian.com. Retrieved . theguardian.com. 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.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Derek, William
    Spouse Kate Garraway
    Family name Draper
    Writing language English
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
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