Geoff Duke
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Summary
Geoff Duke is a human[1]. He was born in St Helens[2]. He was born on March 29, 1923[3]. He passed away in Isle of Man[4]. He died on May 1, 2015[5]. He worked as a motorcycle racer[6], racing automobile driver[7], businessperson[8], Formula One driver[9], and team manager[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (419 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Geoff Duke's place of birth was St Helens[2].
- Geoff Duke died in Isle of Man[4].
- Geoff Duke passed away in Douglas[12].
- Geoff Duke was born on March 29, 1923[3].
- Geoff Duke died on May 1, 2015[5].
- Geoff Duke held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
- Geoff Duke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
- Geoff Duke's professions included motorcycle racer[6].
- Geoff Duke's professions included racing automobile driver[7].
- Geoff Duke worked as a businessperson[8].
- Geoff Duke worked as a Formula One driver[9].
- Geoff Duke worked as a team manager[10].
- Geoff Duke received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].
- Geoff Duke received the MotoGP Legends[16].
- Geoff Duke received the Segrave Trophy[17].
- Geoff Duke is recorded as male[18].
- Geoff Duke's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Geoff Duke's Commons category is recorded as Geoff Duke[20].
- The cause of death was disease[21].
- Geoff Duke's sport is recorded as motorcycle road racing[22].
- Geoff Duke's sport is recorded as Formula One[23].
- Geoff Duke's family name is recorded as Duke[24].
- Geoff Duke's given name is recorded as Geoff[25].
- Geoff Duke's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
- Geoff Duke's number of matches played/races/starts is recorded as {'amount': '+0'}[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in St Helens[2], Geoff Duke… he was born on March 29, 1923[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include motorcycle racer[6], racing automobile driver[7], businessperson[8], Formula One driver[9], and team manager[10].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; MotoGP Legends[16], a sports award[30], founded in 2000[31]; and Segrave Trophy[17], an award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1930[34].
Death and Burial
Geoff Duke died on May 1, 2015[5]. Recorded place of death include Isle of Man[4], a Crown Dependencies[35], in Isle of Man[36], founded in 1765[37] and Douglas[12], a city[38], in Isle of Man[39], founded in 1670[40]. The cause of death was disease[21].
Why It Matters
Geoff Duke ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (419 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by Phil Read[43], a motorcycle racer[44], 1939–2022[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire[47].
FAQs
Where was Geoff Duke born?
Geoff Duke was born in St Helens[2].
Where did Geoff Duke die?
Geoff Duke passed away in Isle of Man[4].
What did Geoff Duke do for work?
Geoff Duke worked as motorcycle racer[6], racing automobile driver[7], businessperson[8], Formula One driver[9], and team manager[10].
What awards did Geoff Duke receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15], MotoGP Legends[16], and Segrave Trophy[17].
Who did Geoff Duke influence?
Geoff Duke has been cited as an influence by Phil Read[43].