Graham Chapman

English actor, comedian and writer (1941–1989)
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Graham Chapman

Summary

Graham Chapman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stoneygate[2]. He was born on January 8, 1941[3]. He passed away in Maidstone[4]. He died on October 4, 1989[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], writer[7], actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film actor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Graham Chapman's place of birth was Stoneygate[2].
  • Graham Chapman passed away in Maidstone[4].
  • Graham Chapman was born on January 8, 1941[3].
  • Graham Chapman died on October 4, 1989[5].
  • Burial took place at Wales[12].
  • Graham Chapman held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • English was Graham Chapman's native language[14].
  • Graham Chapman's professions included comedian[6].
  • Graham Chapman worked as a writer[7].
  • Graham Chapman worked as an actor[8].
  • Graham Chapman worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Graham Chapman's professions included film actor[10].
  • Graham Chapman worked as a composer[15].
  • Graham Chapman was educated at University of Cambridge[16].
  • Graham Chapman's education included a stint at Emmanuel College[17].
  • Graham Chapman was educated at Queen Mary University of London[18].
  • Graham Chapman's education included a stint at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[19].
  • Graham Chapman was educated at King Edward VII School, Melton Mowbray[20].
  • Graham Chapman received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[21].
  • Graham Chapman was a member of Monty Python[22].
  • Graham Chapman is recorded as male[23].
  • Graham Chapman's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Graham Chapman's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[25].
  • Graham Chapman's Commons category is recorded as Graham Chapman[26].
  • Graham Chapman's unmarried partner is recorded as David Sherlock[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Graham Chapman's place of birth was Stoneygate[2]. He was born on January 8, 1941[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1209[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Emmanuel College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1584[34]; Queen Mary University of London[18], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1882[37], headquartered in London[38]; Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[19], a medical school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1123[41]; and King Edward VII School, Melton Mowbray[20], a school[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1910[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[6], writer[7], actor[8], screenwriter[9], film actor[10], and composer[15].

Recognition

Graham Chapman received the European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[21].

Death and Burial

Graham Chapman died on October 4, 1989[5]. He died in Maidstone[4]. The cause of death was oropharynx cancer[45]. Burial took place at Wales[12].

Why It Matters

Graham Chapman has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Graham Chapman born?

Graham Chapman's place of birth was Stoneygate[2].

Where did Graham Chapman die?

Graham Chapman passed away in Maidstone[4].

What did Graham Chapman do for work?

Graham Chapman worked as comedian[6], writer[7], actor[8], screenwriter[9], and film actor[10].

Where did Graham Chapman go to school?

Graham Chapman was educated at University of Cambridge[16], Emmanuel College[17], Queen Mary University of London[18], and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry[19].

What awards did Graham Chapman receive?

Honors received include European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [25] . thegayuk.com. thegayuk.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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