Ian Fleming

British author (1908–1964)
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Ian Fleming

Summary

Ian Fleming is a human[1]. Born in Mayfair[2], he… he was born on May 28, 1908[3]. He died in Canterbury[4]. He died on August 12, 1964[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and prose writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,004 views/month, #2,808 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ian Fleming was born in Mayfair[2].
  • Ian Fleming died in Canterbury[4].
  • Ian Fleming was born on May 28, 1908[3].
  • Ian Fleming died on August 12, 1964[5].
  • Ian Fleming is buried at Sevenhampton[12].
  • Burial took place at Ian Fleming's grave[13].
  • Ian Fleming's father was Valentine Fleming[14].
  • Ian Fleming's mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[15].
  • Ian Fleming was married to Ann Fleming[16].
  • A child of Ian Fleming was Caspar Robert Fleming[17].
  • Ian Fleming held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Ian Fleming's professions included journalist[6].
  • Ian Fleming worked as a writer[7].
  • Ian Fleming worked as a novelist[8].
  • Ian Fleming's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Ian Fleming's professions included prose writer[10].
  • Ian Fleming worked as a sailor[19].
  • Among Ian Fleming's employers was Office of Strategic Services[20].
  • Ian Fleming's education included a stint at Eton College[21].
  • Ian Fleming was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22].
  • Ian Fleming was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23].
  • Ian Fleming was educated at University of Geneva[24].
  • Ian Fleming's education included a stint at Durnford School[25].
  • Ian Fleming received the King Christian X's Liberty Medal[26].
  • Ian Fleming is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mayfair[2], Ian Fleming… he was born on May 28, 1908[3]. His father was Valentine Fleming[14]. His mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[15].

Education

Educated at Eton College[21], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], a public research university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1472[36], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[37]; University of Geneva[24], a public research university[38], in Switzerland[39], founded in 1559[40], headquartered in Geneva[41]; and Durnford School[25], a preparatory school[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1894[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], prose writer[10], and sailor[19]. Ian Fleming was employed by Office of Strategic Services[20].

Recognition

Ian Fleming received the King Christian X's Liberty Medal[26].

Personal Life

Among Ian Fleming's spouses was Ann Fleming[16]. A child of him was Caspar Robert Fleming[17].

Death and Burial

Ian Fleming died on August 12, 1964[5]. He died in Canterbury[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[45]. Recorded place of burial include Sevenhampton[12] and his grave[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ian Fleming include Ian Fleming International Airport[46] and 91007 Ianfleming[47].

Why It Matters

Ian Fleming ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,004 views/month, #2,808 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He is credited with the discovery of Vesper[50], an IBA official cocktail[51]. Works attributed to him include list of James Bond films[52]; James Bond[53], a book series[54]; Casino Royale[55], a literary work[56], in United Kingdom[57]; Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang[58], a literary work[59]; Thunderball[60], a literary work[61]; and Octopussy and The Living Daylights[62], a literary work[63]. Entities named for him include Ian Fleming International Airport[46] and 91007 Ianfleming[47].

FAQs

Where was Ian Fleming born?

Ian Fleming was born in Mayfair[2].

Where did Ian Fleming die?

Ian Fleming passed away in Canterbury[4].

Who were Ian Fleming's parents?

Ian Fleming's father was Valentine Fleming[14]. Ian Fleming's mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[15].

Who was Ian Fleming married to?

Ian Fleming's spouses include Ann Fleming[16].

What did Ian Fleming do for work?

Ian Fleming worked as journalist[6], writer[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and prose writer[10].

Where did Ian Fleming go to school?

Ian Fleming was educated at Eton College[21], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[22], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[23], and University of Geneva[24].

What awards did Ian Fleming receive?

Honors received include King Christian X's Liberty Medal[26].

What did Ian Fleming discover?

Ian Fleming is credited as discoverer of Vesper[50].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [61] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [63] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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