Dirk Bogarde
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Dirk Bogarde
Summary
Dirk Bogarde is a human[1]. His place of birth was West Hampstead[2]. He was born on March 28, 1921[3]. He died in Chelsea[4]. He died on May 8, 1999[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], novelist[8], autobiographer[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,674 views/month, #6,051 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in West Hampstead[2], Dirk Bogarde…
- Dirk Bogarde passed away in Chelsea[4].
- Dirk Bogarde was born on March 28, 1921[3].
- Dirk Bogarde died on May 8, 1999[5].
- Dirk Bogarde's father was Ulric Gontran Jules van den Bogaerde[12].
- Dirk Bogarde's mother was Margaret Niven[13].
- Dirk Bogarde held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- Dirk Bogarde's professions included actor[6].
- Dirk Bogarde's professions included film actor[7].
- Dirk Bogarde's professions included novelist[8].
- Dirk Bogarde's professions included autobiographer[9].
- Dirk Bogarde worked as a translator[10].
- Dirk Bogarde's professions included screenwriter[15].
- Dirk Bogarde held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[16].
- Dirk Bogarde's education included a stint at Chelsea College of Art and Design[17].
- Dirk Bogarde was educated at Allan Glen's School[18].
- Dirk Bogarde was educated at St Catherine's School[19].
- Dirk Bogarde was educated at University College School[20].
- Dirk Bogarde received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21].
- Dirk Bogarde received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22].
- Dirk Bogarde received the Knight Bachelor[23].
- Dirk Bogarde is recorded as male[24].
- Dirk Bogarde's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Dirk Bogarde's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[26].
- Dirk Bogarde's military branch is recorded as British Army[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Began / founded: 1921-03-28[29]
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Ended / dissolved: 1999-05-08[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2a61305b-c1ab-44f6-b1a4-789ae8a45fbf[31]
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Origins and Family
Dirk Bogarde's place of birth was West Hampstead[2]. He was born on March 28, 1921[3]. His father was Ulric Gontran Jules van den Bogaerde[12]. His mother was Margaret Niven[13].
Education
Educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[17], an art academy[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1895[34]; Allan Glen's School[18], a secondary school[35], in United Kingdom[36]; St Catherine's School[19], a school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1914[39]; and University College School[20], an independent school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1830[42], headquartered in Hampstead[43]. Studied under Henry Moore[44], a sculptor[45], 1898–1986[46], of United Kingdom[47], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[48] and Graham Sutherland[49], a painter[50], 1903–1980[51], of United Kingdom[52], awarded the Medal of the Order of Merit of Portugal[53].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], novelist[8], autobiographer[9], translator[10], and screenwriter[15]. Dirk Bogarde held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21], a grade of an order[54], in France[55]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], a grade of an order[56], in France[57]; and Knight Bachelor[23], a title of honor[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1300[60].
Death and Burial
Dirk Bogarde died on May 8, 1999[5]. He passed away in Chelsea[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[61].
Why It Matters
Dirk Bogarde ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,674 views/month, #6,051 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
FAQs
Where was Dirk Bogarde born?
Dirk Bogarde was born in West Hampstead[2].
Where did Dirk Bogarde die?
Dirk Bogarde passed away in Chelsea[4].
Who were Dirk Bogarde's parents?
Dirk Bogarde's father was Ulric Gontran Jules van den Bogaerde[12]. Dirk Bogarde's mother was Margaret Niven[13].
What did Dirk Bogarde do for work?
Dirk Bogarde worked as actor[6], film actor[7], novelist[8], autobiographer[9], and translator[10].
Where did Dirk Bogarde go to school?
Dirk Bogarde was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design[17], Allan Glen's School[18], St Catherine's School[19], and University College School[20].
What awards did Dirk Bogarde receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[21], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[22], and Knight Bachelor[23].