Eric Lomax

British Army officer
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Eric Lomax

Summary

Eric Lomax is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 30, 1919[3]. He passed away in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4]. He died on October 8, 2012[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eric Lomax was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Eric Lomax died in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4].
  • Eric Lomax was born on May 30, 1919[3].
  • Eric Lomax died on October 8, 2012[5].
  • Eric Lomax held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Eric Lomax's professions included writer[6].
  • Eric Lomax's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Eric Lomax's education included a stint at Royal High School[10].
  • Eric Lomax received the Ackerley Prize[11].
  • Eric Lomax is recorded as male[12].
  • Eric Lomax's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Eric Lomax's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • Eric Lomax's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[15].
  • Eric Lomax was part of the conflict World War II[16].
  • Eric Lomax's family name is recorded as Lomax[17].
  • Eric Lomax's given name is recorded as Eric[18].
  • Eric Lomax's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Lomax was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 30, 1919[3].

Education

Eric Lomax's education included a stint at Royal High School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and screenwriter[7].

Recognition

Eric Lomax received the Ackerley Prize[11].

Death and Burial

Eric Lomax died on October 8, 2012[5]. He died in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4].

Why It Matters

Eric Lomax ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (344 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Eric Lomax born?

Eric Lomax was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Eric Lomax die?

Eric Lomax passed away in Berwick-upon-Tweed[4].

What did Eric Lomax do for work?

Eric Lomax worked as writer[6] and screenwriter[7].

Where did Eric Lomax go to school?

Eric Lomax was educated at Royal High School[10].

What awards did Eric Lomax receive?

Honors received include Ackerley Prize[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Military, police or special rank captain
    Given name Eric
    Family name Lomax
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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