Edward Blishen

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Edward Blishen

Summary

Edward Blishen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hertfordshire[2]. He was born on April 29, 1920[3]. He died on December 13, 1996[4]. He worked as a writer[5] and novelist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hertfordshire[2], Edward Blishen…
  • Edward Blishen was born on April 29, 1920[3].
  • Edward Blishen died on December 13, 1996[4].
  • Edward Blishen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[8].
  • Edward Blishen worked as a writer[5].
  • Edward Blishen worked as a novelist[6].
  • Edward Blishen's education included a stint at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet[9].
  • Edward Blishen received the Carnegie Medal[10].
  • Edward Blishen received the honorary doctorate[11].
  • Edward Blishen is recorded as male[12].
  • Edward Blishen's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edward Blishen's given name is recorded as Edward[14].
  • Edward Blishen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[15].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Blishen was born in Hertfordshire[2]. He was born on April 29, 1920[3].

Education

Edward Blishen was educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5] and novelist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Carnegie Medal[10], a literary award[16], in United Kingdom[17], founded in 1936[18] and honorary doctorate[11], a title of honor[19].

Death and Burial

Edward Blishen died on December 13, 1996[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Blishen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Edward Blishen born?

Edward Blishen's place of birth was Hertfordshire[2].

What did Edward Blishen do for work?

Edward Blishen worked as writer[5] and novelist[6].

Where did Edward Blishen go to school?

Edward Blishen was educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet[9].

What awards did Edward Blishen receive?

Honors received include Carnegie Medal[10] and honorary doctorate[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Google Books. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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