Gerald du Maurier

British actor and manager (1873–1934)
Person human Q48185
Gerald du Maurier
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Gerald du Maurier

Summary

Gerald du Maurier is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on March 26, 1873[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 11, 1934[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], stage actor[7], theatre manager[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gerald du Maurier's place of birth was London[2].
  • Gerald du Maurier died in London[4].
  • Gerald du Maurier was born on March 26, 1873[3].
  • Gerald du Maurier died on April 11, 1934[5].
  • Gerald du Maurier's father was George du Maurier[11].
  • Gerald du Maurier's mother was Emma Wightwick[12].
  • Gerald du Maurier was married to Muriel Beaumont[13].
  • A child of Gerald du Maurier was Angela du Maurier[14].
  • A child of Gerald du Maurier was Daphne du Maurier[15].
  • A child of Gerald du Maurier was Jeanne du Maurier[16].
  • Gerald du Maurier held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Gerald du Maurier's professions included film actor[6].
  • Gerald du Maurier's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Gerald du Maurier's professions included theatre manager[8].
  • Gerald du Maurier's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Gerald du Maurier's education included a stint at Harrow School[18].
  • Gerald du Maurier's education included a stint at Heath Mount School[19].
  • Gerald du Maurier received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Gerald du Maurier is recorded as male[21].
  • Gerald du Maurier's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gerald du Maurier is part of Hubert Parsons[23].
  • Gerald du Maurier's Commons category is recorded as Gerald du Maurier[24].
  • The cause of death was colorectal cancer[25].
  • Gerald du Maurier's family name is recorded as du Maurier[26].
  • Gerald du Maurier's given name is recorded as Gerald[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerald du Maurier's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 26, 1873[3]. His father was George du Maurier[11]. His mother was Emma Wightwick[12].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[18], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and Heath Mount School[19], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1796[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], stage actor[7], theatre manager[8], and screenwriter[9].

Recognition

Gerald du Maurier received the Knight Bachelor[20].

Personal Life

Gerald du Maurier was married to Muriel Beaumont[13]. Children include Angela du Maurier[14], an actor[34], 1904–2002[35], of United Kingdom[36]; Daphne du Maurier[15], a novelist[37], 1907–1989[38], of United Kingdom[39], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[40]; and Jeanne du Maurier[16], a painter[41], 1911–1996[42], of United Kingdom[43].

Death and Burial

Gerald du Maurier died on April 11, 1934[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[25].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gerald du Maurier include Du Maurier[44], a brand[45], in Canada[46].

Why It Matters

Gerald du Maurier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Du Maurier[44], a brand[45], in Canada[46].

FAQs

Where was Gerald du Maurier born?

Gerald du Maurier's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Gerald du Maurier die?

Gerald du Maurier died in London[4].

Who were Gerald du Maurier's parents?

Gerald du Maurier's father was George du Maurier[11]. Gerald du Maurier's mother was Emma Wightwick[12].

Who was Gerald du Maurier married to?

Gerald du Maurier's spouses include Muriel Beaumont[13].

What did Gerald du Maurier do for work?

Gerald du Maurier worked as film actor[6], stage actor[7], theatre manager[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Gerald du Maurier go to school?

Gerald du Maurier was educated at Harrow School[18] and Heath Mount School[19].

What awards did Gerald du Maurier receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Part of Hubert Parsons
    Child Angela du Maurier, Daphne du Maurier, Jeanne du Maurier
    Given name Gerald, Hubert, Edward
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