Gai Eaton

Islamic scholar, writer and diplomat (1921–2010)
Person human Q2771624
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Gai Eaton

Summary

Gai Eaton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lausanne[2]. He was born on January 1, 1921[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 26, 2010[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], writer[7], historian[8], and autobiographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gai Eaton was born in Lausanne[2].
  • Gai Eaton died in London[4].
  • Gai Eaton was born on January 1, 1921[3].
  • Gai Eaton was born on 1941[11].
  • Gai Eaton died on February 26, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].
  • Gai Eaton's father was Francis Henry Launcelot Errington[13].
  • Gai Eaton's mother was Ruth Frances Muddock[14].
  • Gai Eaton was married to Katherine Clayton[15].
  • Among Gai Eaton's spouses was Corah Hamilton[16].
  • A child of Gai Eaton was Judy Eaton[17].
  • A child of Gai Eaton was Maurice Eaton[18].
  • A child of Gai Eaton was Corah Ann Eaton[19].
  • A child of Gai Eaton was Leo Eaton[20].
  • Gai Eaton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Gai Eaton held citizenship in United Kingdom[22].
  • Gai Eaton's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Gai Eaton's professions included writer[7].
  • Gai Eaton worked as a historian[8].
  • Gai Eaton worked as an autobiographer[9].
  • Among Gai Eaton's employers was Cairo University[23].
  • Gai Eaton was educated at King's College[24].
  • Gai Eaton's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[25].
  • Gai Eaton's religion is recorded as Islam[26].
  • Gai Eaton is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lausanne[2], Gai Eaton… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1921[3] and 1941[11]. His father was Francis Henry Launcelot Errington[13]. His mother was Ruth Frances Muddock[14].

Education

Educated at King's College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1441[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Charterhouse School[25], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1611[34], headquartered in Godalming[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], writer[7], historian[8], and autobiographer[9]. Among Gai Eaton's employers was Cairo University[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Katherine Clayton[15] and Corah Hamilton[16]. Children include Judy Eaton[17], Maurice Eaton[18], Corah Ann Eaton[19], and Leo Eaton[20]. Gai Eaton's religion is recorded as Islam[26].

Death and Burial

Gai Eaton died on February 26, 2010[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gai Eaton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Gai Eaton born?

Gai Eaton was born in Lausanne[2].

Where did Gai Eaton die?

Gai Eaton died in London[4].

Who were Gai Eaton's parents?

Gai Eaton's father was Francis Henry Launcelot Errington[13]. Gai Eaton's mother was Ruth Frances Muddock[14].

Who was Gai Eaton married to?

Gai Eaton's spouses include Katherine Clayton[15] and Corah Hamilton[16].

What did Gai Eaton do for work?

Gai Eaton worked as diplomat[6], writer[7], historian[8], and autobiographer[9].

Where did Gai Eaton go to school?

Gai Eaton was educated at King's College[24] and Charterhouse School[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . arabnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Lausanne
    Citizenship
    Date of birth +1921-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1941-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Educated at King's College, Charterhouse School
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