Hugh Greene
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Summary
Hugh Greene was born on November 15, 1910[1], in Berkhamsted[2]. He died on February 19, 1987[3], in London[4]. He worked as a journalist[5] and broadcasting director[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (664 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Charles Henry Greene[8]
- Mother: Marion Raymond Greene[9]
- Spouse: Sarah Mary Manning Grahame[10], Elaine Gilbert[11], Tatjana Sais[12], Helga Guinness[13]
- Child: Graham Carleton Greene[14], James Carleton Greene[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Position held: Governor of the BBC[18], Director-General of the BBC[19]
- Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[20]
- Educated at: Merton College[21], Berkhamsted School[22]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], honorary doctorate[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Hugh Greene[28]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[29]
- Cause of death: cancer[30]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[31]
- Family name: Greene[32]
- Given name: Hugh[33]
- Manner of death: natural causes[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Affiliation: The Open University[36]
- Sibling: [William] Herbert Greene[37], Alice Marion Greene[38], Elisabeth Katherine Greene[39], Raymond Greene[40], Graham Greene[41]
Why It Matters
Hugh Greene has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Hugh Greene born?
Hugh Greene was born in Berkhamsted[2].
Where did Hugh Greene die?
Hugh Greene died in London[4].
Who were Hugh Greene's parents?
Hugh Greene's father was Charles Henry Greene[8]. Hugh Greene's mother was Marion Raymond Greene[9].
Who was Hugh Greene married to?
Hugh Greene's spouses include Sarah Mary Manning Grahame[10], Elaine Gilbert[11], Tatjana Sais[12], and Helga Guinness[13].
What did Hugh Greene do for work?
Hugh Greene worked as a journalist[5] and broadcasting director[6].
Where did Hugh Greene go to school?
Hugh Greene was educated at Merton College[21] and Berkhamsted School[22].
What awards did Hugh Greene receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], and honorary doctorate[26].