Harry Corbett

British puppeteer (1918-1989)
Person human Q15503598
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Harry Corbett

Summary

Harry Corbett is a human[1]. Born in Bradford[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1918[3]. He passed away in Weymouth[4]. He died on August 17, 1989[5]. He worked as a puppeteer[6], magician[7], and television presenter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bradford[2], Harry Corbett…
  • Harry Corbett passed away in Weymouth[4].
  • Harry Corbett was born on January 28, 1918[3].
  • Harry Corbett died on August 17, 1989[5].
  • A child of Harry Corbett was Matthew Corbett[10].
  • Harry Corbett held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Harry Corbett held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Harry Corbett's professions included puppeteer[6].
  • Harry Corbett worked as a magician[7].
  • Harry Corbett worked as a television presenter[8].
  • Harry Corbett received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Harry Corbett is recorded as male[14].
  • Harry Corbett's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].
  • Harry Corbett's family name is recorded as Corbett[17].
  • Harry Corbett's given name is recorded as Harry[18].
  • Harry Corbett's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Harry Corbett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Harry Corbett's start of work period is recorded as 1981[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Corbett's place of birth was Bradford[2]. He was born on January 28, 1918[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include puppeteer[6], magician[7], and television presenter[8].

Recognition

Harry Corbett received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Personal Life

A child of Harry Corbett was Matthew Corbett[10].

Death and Burial

Harry Corbett died on August 17, 1989[5]. He passed away in Weymouth[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[16].

Why It Matters

Harry Corbett ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (535 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Harry Corbett born?

Harry Corbett's place of birth was Bradford[2].

Where did Harry Corbett die?

Harry Corbett died in Weymouth[4].

What did Harry Corbett do for work?

Harry Corbett worked as puppeteer[6], magician[7], and television presenter[8].

What awards did Harry Corbett receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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