Gerard Fairlie

English writer (1899–1983)
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Gerard Fairlie

Summary

Gerard Fairlie is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1899[3]. He died on March 31, 1983[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], journalist[6], screenwriter[7], boxer[8], and bobsledder[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gerard Fairlie was born in London[2].
  • Gerard Fairlie was born on November 1, 1899[3].
  • Gerard Fairlie died on March 31, 1983[4].
  • Gerard Fairlie held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Gerard Fairlie's professions included novelist[5].
  • Gerard Fairlie's professions included journalist[6].
  • Gerard Fairlie's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Gerard Fairlie worked as a boxer[8].
  • Gerard Fairlie worked as a bobsledder[9].
  • Gerard Fairlie's professions included sports journalist[12].
  • Gerard Fairlie's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13].
  • Gerard Fairlie's education included a stint at Downside School[14].
  • Gerard Fairlie received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15].
  • Gerard Fairlie is recorded as male[16].
  • Gerard Fairlie's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gerard Fairlie's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Gerard Fairlie's sport is recorded as bobsleigh[19].
  • Gerard Fairlie's family name is recorded as Fairlie[20].
  • Gerard Fairlie's given name is recorded as Gerard[21].
  • Gerard Fairlie's participant in is recorded as 1924 Winter Olympics[22].
  • Gerard Fairlie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Gerard Fairlie was born in London[2]. He was born on November 1, 1899[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13], a military academy[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1802[26] and Downside School[14], an independent school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1617[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[5], journalist[6], screenwriter[7], boxer[8], bobsledder[9], and sports journalist[12].

Recognition

Gerard Fairlie received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15].

Death and Burial

Gerard Fairlie died on March 31, 1983[4].

Why It Matters

Gerard Fairlie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Gerard Fairlie born?

Gerard Fairlie's place of birth was London[2].

What did Gerard Fairlie do for work?

Gerard Fairlie worked as novelist[5], journalist[6], screenwriter[7], boxer[8], and bobsledder[9].

Where did Gerard Fairlie go to school?

Gerard Fairlie was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[13] and Downside School[14].

What awards did Gerard Fairlie receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . sports-reference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Encyclopedia Mysteriosa. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Encyclopedia Mysteriosa. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Encyclopedia Mysteriosa. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id OL2165823A
    Given name Gerard
    Wikidata description English writer (1899–1983)
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id 1061549224
    + 48 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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