Humphrey Jennings

British documentary filmmaker (1907-1950)
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Humphrey Jennings

Summary

Humphrey Jennings is a human[1]. His place of birth was United Kingdom[2]. He was born on August 19, 1907[3]. He passed away in Poros[4]. He died on September 24, 1950[5]. He worked as a painter[6], film director[7], film editor[8], photographer[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Humphrey Jennings's place of birth was United Kingdom[2].
  • Humphrey Jennings died in Poros[4].
  • Humphrey Jennings was born on August 19, 1907[3].
  • Humphrey Jennings died on September 24, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
  • Humphrey Jennings held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Humphrey Jennings worked as a painter[6].
  • Humphrey Jennings worked as a film director[7].
  • Humphrey Jennings's professions included film editor[8].
  • Humphrey Jennings worked as a photographer[9].
  • Humphrey Jennings's professions included director[10].
  • Humphrey Jennings's professions included screenwriter[14].
  • Humphrey Jennings was educated at Pembroke College[15].
  • Humphrey Jennings is recorded as male[16].
  • Humphrey Jennings's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Humphrey Jennings's Commons category is recorded as Humphrey Jennings[18].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[19].
  • Humphrey Jennings's family name is recorded as Jennings[20].
  • Humphrey Jennings's given name is recorded as Humphrey[21].
  • Humphrey Jennings's work location is recorded as United Kingdom[22].
  • Humphrey Jennings's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].
  • Humphrey Jennings's described by source is recorded as pi-vol-5-issue-2-1949[24].
  • Humphrey Jennings's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Humphrey Jennings's place of birth was United Kingdom[2]. He was born on August 19, 1907[3].

Education

Humphrey Jennings's education included a stint at Pembroke College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], film director[7], film editor[8], photographer[9], director[10], and screenwriter[14].

Death and Burial

Humphrey Jennings died on September 24, 1950[5]. He passed away in Poros[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[19]. He is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[12].

Why It Matters

Humphrey Jennings ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Humphrey Jennings born?

Humphrey Jennings's place of birth was United Kingdom[2].

Where did Humphrey Jennings die?

Humphrey Jennings passed away in Poros[4].

What did Humphrey Jennings do for work?

Humphrey Jennings worked as painter[6], film director[7], film editor[8], photographer[9], and director[10].

Where did Humphrey Jennings go to school?

Humphrey Jennings was educated at Pembroke College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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