James K. Baxter

New Zealand poet (1926–1972)
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Summary

James K. Baxter was born on June 29, 1926[1], in Dunedin[2]. He died on October 22, 1972[3], in Auckland[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,410 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Jerusalem[8]
  • Father: Archibald Baxter[9]
  • Mother: Millicent Baxter[10]
  • Spouse: Jacquie Sturm[11]
  • Child: John Baxter[12]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[13]
  • Native language: English[14]
  • Educated at: University of Otago[15], Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education[16], Victoria University of Wellington[17], King's High School[18]
  • Award received: Robert Burns Fellowship[19]
  • Member of: Wellington Group[20]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: James K. Baxter[23]
  • Cause of death: coronary thrombosis[24]
  • Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[25]
  • Family name: Baxter[26]
  • Given name: James[27], Keir[28]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]

Why It Matters

James K. Baxter has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was James K. Baxter born?

James K. Baxter was born in Dunedin[2].

Where did James K. Baxter die?

James K. Baxter passed away in Auckland[4].

Who were James K. Baxter's parents?

James K. Baxter's father was Archibald Baxter[9]. James K. Baxter's mother was Millicent Baxter[10].

Who was James K. Baxter married to?

James K. Baxter's spouses include Jacquie Sturm[11].

What did James K. Baxter do for work?

James K. Baxter worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].

Where did James K. Baxter go to school?

James K. Baxter was educated at University of Otago[15], Victoria University of Wellington Faculty of Education[16], Victoria University of Wellington[17], and King's High School[18].

What awards did James K. Baxter receive?

Honors received include Robert Burns Fellowship[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . otago.ac.nz. otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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