Donald Shearer

English footballer (1909-1999)
Person human Q5337457
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Donald Shearer

Summary

Donald Shearer is a human[1]. Born in Hendon[2], he… he was born on +1909-06-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Sudbury[4]. He died on +1999-07-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an association football player[6] and cricketer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hendon[2], Donald Shearer…
  • Donald Shearer passed away in Sudbury[4].
  • Donald Shearer was born on +1909-06-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Donald Shearer died on +1999-07-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Donald Shearer's father was Edgar Walter Shearer[9].
  • Donald Shearer was married to Hester Helena Cooke[10].
  • A child of Donald Shearer was Diana Hester Shearer[11].
  • A child of Donald Shearer was Valerie Frances Shearer[12].
  • A child of Donald Shearer was Aileen Vivien Shearer[13].
  • Donald Shearer held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Donald Shearer's professions included association football player[6].
  • Donald Shearer worked as a cricketer[7].
  • Donald Shearer is recorded as male[15].
  • Donald Shearer's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Donald Shearer's member of sports team is recorded as Corinthian F.C.[17].
  • Donald Shearer's member of sports team is recorded as United Kingdom national association football team[18].
  • Donald Shearer's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[19].
  • Donald Shearer's position played on team / speciality is recorded as forward[20].
  • Donald Shearer's sport is recorded as association football[21].
  • Donald Shearer's sport is recorded as cricket[22].
  • Donald Shearer's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/09gkpz9[23].
  • Donald Shearer's family name is recorded as Shearer[24].
  • Donald Shearer's given name is recorded as Edgar[25].
  • Donald Shearer's participant in is recorded as 1936 Summer Olympics[26].
  • Donald Shearer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Donald Shearer was born in Hendon[2]. He was born on +1909-06-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Edgar Walter Shearer[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include association football player[6] and cricketer[7].

Personal Life

Donald Shearer was married to Hester Helena Cooke[10]. Children include Diana Hester Shearer[11], Valerie Frances Shearer[12], and Aileen Vivien Shearer[13].

Death and Burial

Donald Shearer died on +1999-07-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Sudbury[4].

Why It Matters

Donald Shearer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Donald Shearer born?

Donald Shearer's place of birth was Hendon[2].

Where did Donald Shearer die?

Donald Shearer died in Sudbury[4].

Who were Donald Shearer's parents?

Donald Shearer's father was Edgar Walter Shearer[9].

Who was Donald Shearer married to?

Donald Shearer's spouses include Hester Helena Cooke[10].

What did Donald Shearer do for work?

Donald Shearer worked as association football player[6] and cricketer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Dictionary of Irish Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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