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 (72,546 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 was born on December 28, 1908[12].
  • Ian Fleming died on August 12, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Sevenhampton[13].
  • Ian Fleming is buried at Ian Fleming's grave[14].
  • Ian Fleming's father was Valentine Fleming[15].
  • Ian Fleming's mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[16].
  • Among Ian Fleming's spouses was Ann Fleming[17].
  • A child of Ian Fleming was Caspar Robert Fleming[18].
  • Ian Fleming held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Ian Fleming is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[20].
  • Ian Fleming worked as a journalist[6].
  • Ian Fleming's professions included writer[7].
  • Ian Fleming's professions included novelist[8].
  • Ian Fleming worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Ian Fleming's professions included prose writer[10].
  • Ian Fleming's professions included sailor[21].
  • Ian Fleming was employed by Office of Strategic Services[22].
  • Ian Fleming was educated at Eton College[23].
  • Ian Fleming was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].
  • Ian Fleming's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
  • Ian Fleming's education included a stint at University of Geneva[26].
  • Ian Fleming was educated at Durnford School[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mayfair[2], Ian Fleming… Recorded date of birth include May 28, 1908[3] and December 28, 1908[12]. His father was Valentine Fleming[15]. His mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[16]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[20].

Education

Educated at Eton College[23], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1802[33]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], a public research university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1472[36], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[37]; University of Geneva[26], a public research university[38], in Switzerland[39], founded in 1559[40], headquartered in Geneva[41]; and Durnford School[27], 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[21]. Ian Fleming was employed by Office of Strategic Services[22].

Recognition

Ian Fleming received the King Christian X's Liberty Medal[45].

Personal Life

Among Ian Fleming's spouses was Ann Fleming[17]. A child of him was Caspar Robert Fleming[18].

Death and Burial

Ian Fleming died on August 12, 1964[5]. He died in Canterbury[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[46]. Recorded place of burial include Sevenhampton[13] and his grave[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ian Fleming include Ian Fleming International Airport[47] and 91007 Ianfleming[48].

Why It Matters

Ian Fleming ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,546 views/month, #2,808 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

He is credited with the discovery of Vesper[51], an IBA official cocktail[52]. Works attributed to him include list of James Bond films[53]; James Bond[54], a book series[55]; Casino Royale[56], a literary work[57], in United Kingdom[58]; Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang[59], a literary work[60]; Thunderball[61], a literary work[62]; and For Your Eyes Only[63], a literary work[64]. Entities named for him include Ian Fleming International Airport[47] and 91007 Ianfleming[48].

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[15]. Ian Fleming's mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[16].

Who was Ian Fleming married to?

Ian Fleming's spouses include Ann Fleming[17].

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[23], Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25], and University of Geneva[26].

What awards did Ian Fleming receive?

Honors received include King Christian X's Liberty Medal[45].

What did Ian Fleming discover?

Ian Fleming is credited as discoverer of Vesper[51].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 29566
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  2. 28d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allcinema person id → 1952
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  3. 6w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id → 00035178n
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  4. 10w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14470 → People/Ian_Fleming
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  5. 10w ago · MatSuBot bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → ian-fleming
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  6. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0019894-Fleming-Ian-19081964
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  7. 19w ago · Difool · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → British author (1908–1964)
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