Henry Spira

American activist (1927-1998)
Person human Q3504732
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Henry Spira

Summary

Henry Spira is a human[1]. Born in Antwerp[2], he… he was born on June 19, 1927[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on September 12, 1998[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], trade unionist[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Henry Spira was born in Antwerp[2].
  • Henry Spira passed away in New York City[4].
  • Henry Spira was born on June 19, 1927[3].
  • Henry Spira died on September 12, 1998[5].
  • Henry Spira held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • French was Henry Spira's native language[11].
  • Henry Spira's professions included journalist[6].
  • Henry Spira's professions included trade unionist[7].
  • Henry Spira's professions included jurist[8].
  • Henry Spira's field of work was animal rights[12].
  • Henry Spira's field of work was animal protection[13].
  • Henry Spira's field of work was journalism[14].
  • Henry Spira was educated at Brooklyn College[15].
  • Henry Spira is recorded as male[16].
  • Henry Spira's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[18].
  • Henry Spira's family name is recorded as Spira[19].
  • Henry Spira's given name is recorded as Henry[20].
  • Henry Spira's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Henry Spira's described by source is recorded as FBI file 100-NY-84414[22].
  • Henry Spira's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Henry Spira's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Spira's place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on June 19, 1927[3]. French was his native language[11].

Education

Henry Spira was educated at Brooklyn College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], trade unionist[7], and jurist[8]. Fields of work include animal rights[12], an ethical theory[25]; animal protection[13], a protection[26]; and journalism[14], an industry[27].

Death and Burial

Henry Spira died on September 12, 1998[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[18].

Why It Matters

Henry Spira ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Henry Spira born?

Born in Antwerp[2], Henry Spira…

Where did Henry Spira die?

Henry Spira died in New York City[4].

What did Henry Spira do for work?

Henry Spira worked as journalist[6], trade unionist[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Henry Spira go to school?

Henry Spira was educated at Brooklyn College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Henry
    Field of work animal rights, animal protection, journalism
    Family name Spira
    Country of citizenship Belgium
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