Guy Bolton

British-American dramatist and playwright (1884-1979)
Person human Q924974
Guy Bolton
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Guy Bolton

Summary

Guy Bolton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hertfordshire[2]. He was born on November 23, 1884[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on September 4, 1979[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], composer[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Guy Bolton's place of birth was Hertfordshire[2].
  • Guy Bolton died in London[4].
  • Guy Bolton was born on November 23, 1884[3].
  • Guy Bolton died on September 4, 1979[5].
  • Guy Bolton died on September 5, 1979[12].
  • Guy Bolton died on September 6, 1979[13].
  • Burial took place at St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham[14].
  • Guy Bolton's father was Reginald Pelham Bolton[15].
  • Among Guy Bolton's spouses was Marguerite Namara[16].
  • Guy Bolton was married to Virginia de Lanty[17].
  • A child of Guy Bolton was Marguerite Bolton[18].
  • Guy Bolton held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Guy Bolton held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Guy Bolton held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Guy Bolton's professions included playwright[6].
  • Guy Bolton worked as a composer[7].
  • Guy Bolton's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Guy Bolton worked as a writer[9].
  • Guy Bolton's professions included librettist[10].
  • Guy Bolton was educated at Pratt Institute School of Architecture[22].
  • Guy Bolton was educated at École des Beaux-Arts[23].
  • Guy Bolton is recorded as male[24].
  • Guy Bolton's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Guy Bolton's Commons category is recorded as Guy Bolton[26].
  • The cause of death was disease[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Hertfordshire[2], Guy Bolton… he was born on November 23, 1884[3]. His father was Reginald Pelham Bolton[15].

Education

Educated at Pratt Institute School of Architecture[22], an architecture school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1928[30] and École des Beaux-Arts[23], an educational institution[31], in France[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], composer[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].

Personal Life

Spouses include Marguerite Namara[16], an actor[33], 1888–1974[34], of United States[35] and Virginia de Lanty[17], a playwright[36], 1906–1979[37], of United States[38]. A child of Guy Bolton was Marguerite Bolton[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 4, 1979[5], September 5, 1979[12], and September 6, 1979[13]. Guy Bolton passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was disease[27]. Burial took place at St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham[14].

Why It Matters

Guy Bolton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Guy Bolton born?

Born in Hertfordshire[2], Guy Bolton…

Where did Guy Bolton die?

Guy Bolton passed away in London[4].

Who were Guy Bolton's parents?

Guy Bolton's father was Reginald Pelham Bolton[15].

Who was Guy Bolton married to?

Guy Bolton's spouses include Marguerite Namara[16] and Virginia de Lanty[17].

What did Guy Bolton do for work?

Guy Bolton worked as playwright[6], composer[7], screenwriter[8], writer[9], and librettist[10].

Where did Guy Bolton go to school?

Guy Bolton was educated at Pratt Institute School of Architecture[22] and École des Beaux-Arts[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Ivy May Bolton
    Family name Bolton
    Place of burial St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham
    Citizenship
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