Edward Crankshaw

British writer and translator (1909-1984)
Person human Q5342451
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Edward Crankshaw

Summary

Edward Crankshaw is a human[1]. He was born in Greater London[2]. He was born on January 3, 1909[3]. He passed away in Hawkhurst[4]. He died on November 30, 1984[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Greater London[2], Edward Crankshaw…
  • Edward Crankshaw died in Hawkhurst[4].
  • Edward Crankshaw was born on January 3, 1909[3].
  • Edward Crankshaw died on November 30, 1984[5].
  • Edward Crankshaw held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Edward Crankshaw held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Edward Crankshaw's professions included journalist[6].
  • Edward Crankshaw's professions included historian[7].
  • Edward Crankshaw's education included a stint at Bishop's Stortford College[11].
  • Edward Crankshaw is recorded as male[12].
  • Edward Crankshaw's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edward Crankshaw's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • Edward Crankshaw was part of the conflict World War II[15].
  • Edward Crankshaw's family name is recorded as Crankshaw[16].
  • Edward Crankshaw's given name is recorded as Edward[17].
  • Edward Crankshaw's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Edward Crankshaw was born in Greater London[2]. He was born on January 3, 1909[3].

Education

Edward Crankshaw's education included a stint at Bishop's Stortford College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and historian[7].

Death and Burial

Edward Crankshaw died on November 30, 1984[5]. He died in Hawkhurst[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Crankshaw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19]

FAQs

Where was Edward Crankshaw born?

Edward Crankshaw's place of birth was Greater London[2].

Where did Edward Crankshaw die?

Edward Crankshaw died in Hawkhurst[4].

What did Edward Crankshaw do for work?

Edward Crankshaw worked as journalist[6] and historian[7].

Where did Edward Crankshaw go to school?

Edward Crankshaw was educated at Bishop's Stortford College[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, historian
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32117|batch #32117]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (30)"
  2. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Educated at Bishop's Stortford College
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation journalist, historian
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30468|batch #30468]]: add P1810 to P5739 2/3"
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