Joan Bakewell

English journalist, television presenter and Labour Party Peer
Person human Q1690715
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Joan Bakewell

Summary

Joan Bakewell is a human[1]. Born in Stockport[2], she… she was born on April 16, 1933[3]. She worked as a correspondent[4], journalist[5], writer[6], and television presenter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,628 views/month, #6,487 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockport[2], Joan Bakewell…
  • Joan Bakewell was born on April 16, 1933[3].
  • Joan Bakewell held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • English was Joan Bakewell's native language[10].
  • Joan Bakewell worked as a correspondent[4].
  • Joan Bakewell worked as a journalist[5].
  • Joan Bakewell's professions included writer[6].
  • Joan Bakewell's professions included television presenter[7].
  • Joan Bakewell held the position of member of the House of Lords[11].
  • Joan Bakewell held the position of Booker Prize judge[12].
  • Joan Bakewell was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[13].
  • Joan Bakewell was educated at Newnham College[14].
  • Joan Bakewell's education included a stint at Hillcrest Grammar School[15].
  • Joan Bakewell received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Joan Bakewell received the honorary doctorate[17].
  • Joan Bakewell is recorded as female[18].
  • Joan Bakewell's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Joan Bakewell was affiliated with the Labour Party[20].
  • Joan Bakewell's Commons category is recorded as Joan Bakewell[21].
  • Joan Bakewell's family name is recorded as Bakewell[22].
  • Joan Bakewell's given name is recorded as Joan[23].
  • Joan Bakewell's given name is recorded as Joan[24].
  • Joan Bakewell's work location is recorded as London[25].
  • Joan Bakewell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Joan Bakewell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Joan Bakewell'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stockport[2], Joan Bakewell… she was born on April 16, 1933[3]. English was her native language[10].

Education

Educated at Newnham College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1871[30] and Hillcrest Grammar School[15], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1940[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include correspondent[4], journalist[5], writer[6], and television presenter[7]. Among Joan Bakewell's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[13]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[11], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1801[36] and Booker Prize judge[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38] and honorary doctorate[17], a title of honor[39].

Personal Life

Joan Bakewell was affiliated with the Labour Party[20].

Why It Matters

Joan Bakewell ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,628 views/month, #6,487 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Joan Bakewell born?

Joan Bakewell's place of birth was Stockport[2].

What did Joan Bakewell do for work?

Joan Bakewell worked as correspondent[4], journalist[5], writer[6], and television presenter[7].

Where did Joan Bakewell go to school?

Joan Bakewell was educated at Newnham College[14] and Hillcrest Grammar School[15].

What awards did Joan Bakewell receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16] and honorary doctorate[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The London Gazette 59681. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . thebookerprizes.com. thebookerprizes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . books.google.co.uk. books.google.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Charles Matthews · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Newnham College, Hillcrest Grammar School
    Award received
    Sex or gender female
    Family name Bakewell
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