Gene Markey

American writer and producer
Person human Q5531333
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Gene Markey

Summary

Gene Markey is a human[1]. He was born in Jackson[2]. He was born on December 11, 1895[3]. He died in Miami Beach[4]. He died on May 1, 1980[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,166 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jackson[2], Gene Markey…
  • Gene Markey died in Miami Beach[4].
  • Gene Markey was born on December 11, 1895[3].
  • Gene Markey died on May 1, 1980[5].
  • Gene Markey died on May 1, 1978[10].
  • Gene Markey's father was Eugene Lawrence Markey[11].
  • Gene Markey's mother was Alice White[12].
  • Among Gene Markey's spouses was Joan Bennett[13].
  • Among Gene Markey's spouses was Myrna Loy[14].
  • Gene Markey was married to Hedy Lamarr[15].
  • Gene Markey was married to Lucille P. Markey[16].
  • A child of Gene Markey was Melinda Markey[17].
  • Gene Markey held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Gene Markey's professions included military officer[6].
  • Gene Markey's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Gene Markey's professions included film producer[8].
  • Gene Markey received the Bronze Star Medal[19].
  • Gene Markey received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20].
  • Gene Markey is recorded as male[21].
  • Gene Markey's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gene Markey's military branch is recorded as United States Navy[23].
  • Gene Markey's Commons category is recorded as Gene Markey[24].
  • Gene Markey was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Gene Markey's family name is recorded as Markey[26].
  • Gene Markey's given name is recorded as Gene[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gene Markey was born in Jackson[2]. He was born on December 11, 1895[3]. His father was Eugene Lawrence Markey[11]. His mother was Alice White[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[19], a courage award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1944[30] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], a grade of an order[31], in United States[32].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joan Bennett[13], an actor[33], 1910–1990[34], of United States[35], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[36]; Myrna Loy[14], a dancer[37], 1905–1993[38], of United States[39], awarded the Kennedy Center Honors[40], specialised in film[41]; Hedy Lamarr[15], an inventor[42], 1914–2000[43], of Austria[44], awarded the EFF Award[45], specialised in cinematography[46]; and Lucille P. Markey[16], an animal breeder[47], 1888–1982[48], of United States[49]. A child of Gene Markey was Melinda Markey[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 1, 1980[5] and May 1, 1978[10]. Gene Markey died in Miami Beach[4].

Why It Matters

Gene Markey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,166 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Gene Markey born?

Gene Markey was born in Jackson[2].

Where did Gene Markey die?

Gene Markey passed away in Miami Beach[4].

Who were Gene Markey's parents?

Gene Markey's father was Eugene Lawrence Markey[11]. Gene Markey's mother was Alice White[12].

Who was Gene Markey married to?

Gene Markey's spouses include Joan Bennett[13], Myrna Loy[14], Hedy Lamarr[15], and Lucille P. Markey[16].

What did Gene Markey do for work?

Gene Markey worked as military officer[6], screenwriter[7], and film producer[8].

What awards did Gene Markey receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[19] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . HOLLIS. Retrieved . id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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