Fred Whishaw

English novelist, poet, historian and musician
Person human Q5496537
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Summary

Fred Whishaw was born on March 14, 1854[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on July 8, 1934[3], in Slapton[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], musician[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Occupation: historian[13], poet[14]
  • Educated at: Uppingham School[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Frederick Whishaw[17]
  • Family name: Whishaw[18]
  • Given name: Fred[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20], Russian[21]
  • Commons Creator page: Frederick James Whishaw[22]

Why It Matters

Fred Whishaw is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Fred Whishaw born?

Fred Whishaw's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Fred Whishaw die?

Fred Whishaw passed away in Slapton[4].

What did Fred Whishaw do for work?

Fred Whishaw worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], science fiction writer[7], musician[8], and translator[9].

Where did Fred Whishaw go to school?

Fred Whishaw was educated at Uppingham School[15].

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  10. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [1] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . International Music Score Library Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → English, Russian
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