Gerald Barry

British newspaper editor (1898–1968)
Person human Q5548928
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Gerald Barry

Summary

Gerald Barry is a human[1]. His place of birth was Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[2]. He was born on January 1, 1898[3]. He died on January 1, 1968[4]. He worked as a journalist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[2], Gerald Barry…
  • Gerald Barry was born on January 1, 1898[3].
  • Gerald Barry died on January 1, 1968[4].
  • Gerald Barry's father was George Ducan Barry[7].
  • Gerald Barry's mother was Edith Geraldine Reid[8].
  • Gerald Barry was married to Gladys Ida Williams[9].
  • Gerald Barry was married to Helen Edith Selwyn Rigg[10].
  • Among Gerald Barry's spouses was Vera Poliakoff[11].
  • Gerald Barry was married to Diana Wooton[12].
  • A child of Gerald Barry was Stephen Barry[13].
  • A child of Gerald Barry was Christopher Barry[14].
  • Gerald Barry held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Gerald Barry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Gerald Barry worked as a journalist[5].
  • Gerald Barry's education included a stint at Marlborough College[17].
  • Gerald Barry received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • Gerald Barry is recorded as male[19].
  • Gerald Barry's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gerald Barry's military branch is recorded as British Army[21].
  • Gerald Barry's family name is recorded as Barry[22].
  • Gerald Barry's given name is recorded as Gerald[23].
  • Gerald Barry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Gerald Barry's sibling is recorded as Russell Barry[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[2], Gerald Barry… he was born on January 1, 1898[3]. His father was George Ducan Barry[7]. His mother was Edith Geraldine Reid[8].

Education

Gerald Barry was educated at Marlborough College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Gerald Barry worked as a journalist[5].

Recognition

Gerald Barry received the Knight Bachelor[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gladys Ida Williams[9]; Helen Edith Selwyn Rigg[10]; Vera Poliakoff[11], 1911–1992[26]; and Diana Wooton[12]. Children include Stephen Barry[13], 1945–2000[27] and Christopher Barry[14], a television producer[28], 1925–2014[29], of United Kingdom[30].

Death and Burial

Gerald Barry died on January 1, 1968[4].

Why It Matters

Gerald Barry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Barry born?

Gerald Barry was born in Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames[2].

Who were Gerald Barry's parents?

Gerald Barry's father was George Ducan Barry[7]. Gerald Barry's mother was Edith Geraldine Reid[8].

Who was Gerald Barry married to?

Gerald Barry's spouses include Gladys Ida Williams[9], Helen Edith Selwyn Rigg[10], Vera Poliakoff[11], and Diana Wooton[12].

What did Gerald Barry do for work?

Gerald Barry worked as journalist[5].

Where did Gerald Barry go to school?

Gerald Barry was educated at Marlborough College[17].

What awards did Gerald Barry receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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