Gracie Fields

British actress, singer and comedian (1898–1979)
Person human Q463275
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Gracie Fields

Summary

Gracie Fields is a human[1]. She was born in Rochdale[2]. She was born on January 9, 1898[3]. She died in Capri[4]. She died on September 27, 1979[5]. She worked as an actor[6], comedian[7], singer[8], film actor[9], and stage actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,793 views/month, #6,919 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rochdale[2], Gracie Fields…
  • Gracie Fields passed away in Capri[4].
  • Gracie Fields was born on January 9, 1898[3].
  • Gracie Fields died on September 27, 1979[5].
  • Burial took place at Cimitero acattolico di Capri[12].
  • Among Gracie Fields's spouses was Archie Pitt[13].
  • Among Gracie Fields's spouses was Monty Banks[14].
  • Gracie Fields held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Gracie Fields worked as an actor[6].
  • Gracie Fields's professions included comedian[7].
  • Gracie Fields worked as a singer[8].
  • Gracie Fields worked as a film actor[9].
  • Gracie Fields worked as a stage actor[10].
  • Gracie Fields received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Gracie Fields received the Officer of the Order of Saint John[17].
  • Gracie Fields received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Gracie Fields is recorded as female[19].
  • Gracie Fields's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gracie Fields's Commons category is recorded as Gracie Fields[21].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[22].
  • Gracie Fields's honorific prefix is recorded as Dame[23].
  • Gracie Fields's family name is recorded as Q16869936[24].
  • Gracie Fields's given name is recorded as Gracie[25].
  • Gracie Fields's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gracie Fields[26].
  • Gracie Fields's Commons gallery is recorded as Gracie Fields[27].

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Origins and Family

Gracie Fields was born in Rochdale[2]. She was born on January 9, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], comedian[7], singer[8], film actor[9], and stage actor[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Officer of the Order of Saint John[17], an Officer[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18], a commemorative plaque[32], in United States[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Archie Pitt[13], an actor[34], 1882–1940[35], of United Kingdom[36] and Monty Banks[14], an actor[37], 1897–1950[38], of Italy[39].

Death and Burial

Gracie Fields died on September 27, 1979[5]. She passed away in Capri[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[22]. Burial took place at Cimitero acattolico di Capri[12].

Why It Matters

Gracie Fields ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,793 views/month, #6,919 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Gracie Fields born?

Born in Rochdale[2], Gracie Fields…

Where did Gracie Fields die?

Gracie Fields passed away in Capri[4].

Who was Gracie Fields married to?

Gracie Fields's spouses include Archie Pitt[13] and Monty Banks[14].

What did Gracie Fields do for work?

Gracie Fields worked as actor[6], comedian[7], singer[8], film actor[9], and stage actor[10].

What awards did Gracie Fields receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Officer of the Order of Saint John[17], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . english-heritage.org.uk. Retrieved . english-heritage.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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