Fred Perry

English tennis player
Person human Q312639
Fred Perry
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Fred Perry

Summary

Fred Perry is a human[1]. He was born in Stockport[2]. He was born on May 18, 1909[3]. He died in Melbourne[4]. He died on February 2, 1995[5]. He worked as a tennis player[6], sports journalist[7], and table tennis player[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (477 views/month, #6,824 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fred Perry was born in Stockport[2].
  • Fred Perry passed away in Melbourne[4].
  • Fred Perry was born on May 18, 1909[3].
  • Fred Perry died on February 2, 1995[5].
  • Fred Perry was married to Helen Vinson[10].
  • Fred Perry held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Fred Perry held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Fred Perry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Fred Perry worked as a tennis player[6].
  • Fred Perry worked as a sports journalist[7].
  • Fred Perry's professions included table tennis player[8].
  • Among Fred Perry's employers was Washington and Lee University[14].
  • Fred Perry was educated at West London College[15].
  • Fred Perry received the International Tennis Hall of Fame[16].
  • Fred Perry received the ETTU Hall of Fame[17].
  • Fred Perry received the Q110813485[18].
  • Fred Perry is recorded as male[19].
  • Fred Perry's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Fred Perry's member of sports team is recorded as Great Britain Davis Cup team[21].
  • Fred Perry's Commons category is recorded as Fred Perry[22].
  • Fred Perry's handedness is recorded as right-handedness[23].
  • Fred Perry's singles record is recorded as 101–15[24].
  • Fred Perry's sport is recorded as table tennis[25].
  • Fred Perry's sport is recorded as tennis[26].
  • Fred Perry's family name is recorded as Perry[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Fred Perry's place of birth was Stockport[2]. He was born on May 18, 1909[3].

Education

Fred Perry's education included a stint at West London College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include tennis player[6], sports journalist[7], and table tennis player[8]. Fred Perry was employed by Washington and Lee University[14].

Recognition

Awards received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[16], a tennis court[28], in United States[29], founded in 1880[30]; ETTU Hall of Fame[17], a sports award[31]; and Q110813485[18].

Personal Life

Among Fred Perry's spouses was Helen Vinson[10].

Death and Burial

Fred Perry died on February 2, 1995[5]. He passed away in Melbourne[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Fred Perry include he[32].

Why It Matters

Fred Perry ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (477 views/month, #6,824 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include he[32].

FAQs

Where was Fred Perry born?

Fred Perry was born in Stockport[2].

Where did Fred Perry die?

Fred Perry died in Melbourne[4].

Who was Fred Perry married to?

Fred Perry's spouses include Helen Vinson[10].

What did Fred Perry do for work?

Fred Perry worked as tennis player[6], sports journalist[7], and table tennis player[8].

Where did Fred Perry go to school?

Fred Perry was educated at West London College[15].

What awards did Fred Perry receive?

Honors received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[16], ETTU Hall of Fame[17], and Q110813485[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . ITF website. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . 100 years of Wimbledon. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . ITF website. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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