Harry Bruce

Canadian writer and journalist (1934–2024)
Person human Q134318268
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Harry Bruce

Summary

Harry Bruce is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on +1934-07-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Halifax[4]. He died on +2024-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], officer cadet[8], talk show host[9], and editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Harry Bruce was born in Toronto[2].
  • Harry Bruce died in Halifax[4].
  • Harry Bruce was born on +1934-07-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Harry Bruce died on +2024-08-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Harry Bruce's father was Charles Tory Bruce[12].
  • Harry Bruce was married to Penny Meadows[13].
  • A child of Harry Bruce was Alec Bruce[14].
  • Harry Bruce held citizenship in Canada[15].
  • Harry Bruce's professions included writer[6].
  • Harry Bruce's professions included journalist[7].
  • Harry Bruce's professions included officer cadet[8].
  • Harry Bruce worked as a talk show host[9].
  • Harry Bruce worked as an editor[10].
  • Harry Bruce worked as an associate editor[16].
  • Harry Bruce's education included a stint at Oakwood Collegiate Institute[17].
  • Harry Bruce's education included a stint at Mount Allison University[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Harry Bruce is Frank Sobey: The Man and the Empire[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Harry Bruce is Lifeline: the Story of the Atlantic Ferries and Coastal Boats[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Harry Bruce is An Illustrated History of Nova Scotia[21].
  • Harry Bruce received the lifetime achievement award[22].
  • Harry Bruce received the National Magazine Awards[23].
  • Harry Bruce received the Richardson Award[24].
  • Harry Bruce received the Richardson Award[25].
  • Harry Bruce received the ACTRA Award[26].
  • Harry Bruce received the Dartmouth Book Award[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Bruce was born in Toronto[2]. He was born on +1934-07-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles Tory Bruce[12].

Education

Educated at Oakwood Collegiate Institute[17], a high school[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1908[30] and Mount Allison University[18], a university[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1839[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], officer cadet[8], talk show host[9], editor[10], and associate editor[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Frank Sobey: The Man and the Empire[19], a literary work[34], written by Harry Bruce[35]; Lifeline: the Story of the Atlantic Ferries and Coastal Boats[20], a literary work[36], written by him[37]; and An Illustrated History of Nova Scotia[21], a literary work[38], written by him[39].

Recognition

Awards received include lifetime achievement award[22], a type of award[40]; National Magazine Awards[23]; Richardson Award[24], an award[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1978[43]; ACTRA Award[26], an award[44], in Canada[45], founded in 1972[46]; and Dartmouth Book Award[27].

Personal Life

Among Harry Bruce's spouses was Penny Meadows[13]. A child of him was Alec Bruce[14].

Death and Burial

Harry Bruce died on +2024-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Halifax[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Bruce ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Harry Bruce born?

Harry Bruce was born in Toronto[2].

Where did Harry Bruce die?

Harry Bruce died in Halifax[4].

Who were Harry Bruce's parents?

Harry Bruce's father was Charles Tory Bruce[12].

Who was Harry Bruce married to?

Harry Bruce's spouses include Penny Meadows[13].

What did Harry Bruce do for work?

Harry Bruce worked as writer[6], journalist[7], officer cadet[8], talk show host[9], and editor[10].

Where did Harry Bruce go to school?

Harry Bruce was educated at Oakwood Collegiate Institute[17] and Mount Allison University[18].

What awards did Harry Bruce receive?

Honors received include lifetime achievement award[22], National Magazine Awards[23], Richardson Award[24], and Richardson Award[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  17. [24] . writers.ns.ca. Retrieved . writers.ns.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . writers.ns.ca. Retrieved . writers.ns.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [27] . dartmouthbookawards.ca. Retrieved . dartmouthbookawards.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Oxford Reference. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . stephenkimber.com. Retrieved . stephenkimber.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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