Dick Francis
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Dick Francis
Summary
Dick Francis is a human[1]. Born in Pembrokeshire[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1920[3]. He died in Grand Cayman[4]. He died on February 14, 2010[5]. He worked as a writer[6], equestrian[7], novelist[8], and jockey[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,441 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Dick Francis's place of birth was Pembrokeshire[2].
- Dick Francis died in Grand Cayman[4].
- Dick Francis was born on October 31, 1920[3].
- Dick Francis died on February 14, 2010[5].
- Burial took place at West Bay[11].
- Dick Francis was married to Mary Margaret Francis[12].
- Dick Francis held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- English was Dick Francis's native language[14].
- Dick Francis's professions included writer[6].
- Dick Francis's professions included equestrian[7].
- Dick Francis's professions included novelist[8].
- Dick Francis's professions included jockey[9].
- Dick Francis's education included a stint at Summer Fields School[15].
- Dick Francis was educated at Ewell Castle School[16].
- Dick Francis received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
- Dick Francis received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[18].
- Dick Francis received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[19].
- Dick Francis received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
- Dick Francis received the Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[21].
- Dick Francis received the Gumshoe Awards[22].
- Dick Francis was a member of Royal Society of Literature[23].
- Dick Francis is recorded as male[24].
- Dick Francis's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Dick Francis's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[26].
- Dick Francis was part of the conflict World War II[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Dick Francis's place of birth was Pembrokeshire[2]. He was born on October 31, 1920[3]. English was his native language[14].
Education
Educated at Summer Fields School[15], a school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1864[30] and Ewell Castle School[16], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1826[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], equestrian[7], novelist[8], and jockey[9].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[18], a literary award[36], in United States[37]; Cartier Diamond Dagger[19], a literary award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1986[40]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[41], in United Kingdom[42]; Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[21], a literary award[43]; and Gumshoe Awards[22], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 2002[46].
Personal Life
Dick Francis was married to Mary Margaret Francis[12].
Death and Burial
Dick Francis died on February 14, 2010[5]. He passed away in Grand Cayman[4]. He is buried at West Bay[11].
Why It Matters
Dick Francis ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,441 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Dick Francis born?
Dick Francis was born in Pembrokeshire[2].
Where did Dick Francis die?
Dick Francis died in Grand Cayman[4].
Who was Dick Francis married to?
Dick Francis's spouses include Mary Margaret Francis[12].
What did Dick Francis do for work?
Dick Francis worked as writer[6], equestrian[7], novelist[8], and jockey[9].
Where did Dick Francis go to school?
Dick Francis was educated at Summer Fields School[15] and Ewell Castle School[16].
What awards did Dick Francis receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[18], Cartier Diamond Dagger[19], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].