John Arlott

English sports commentator and writer (1914-1991)
Person human Q3180931
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John Arlott

Summary

John Arlott is a human[1]. He was born in Basingstoke[2]. He was born on February 25, 1914[3]. He died in Alderney[4]. He died on December 14, 1991[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], radio personality[7], hymnwriter[8], sports commentator[9], and cricketer[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Basingstoke[2], John Arlott…
  • John Arlott passed away in Alderney[4].
  • John Arlott was born on February 25, 1914[3].
  • John Arlott died on December 14, 1991[5].
  • John Arlott held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • English was John Arlott's native language[12].
  • John Arlott's professions included journalist[6].
  • John Arlott worked as a radio personality[7].
  • John Arlott worked as a hymnwriter[8].
  • John Arlott worked as a sports commentator[9].
  • John Arlott worked as a cricketer[10].
  • John Arlott was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[13].
  • John Arlott was educated at Queen Mary's School for Boys, Basingstoke[14].
  • John Arlott received the honorary doctorate[15].
  • John Arlott is recorded as male[16].
  • John Arlott's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Arlott's sport is recorded as cricket[18].
  • John Arlott's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Arlott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • John Arlott's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+3'}[21].
  • John Arlott's start of work period is recorded as 1946[22].
  • John Arlott's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[23].

Body

Origins and Family

John Arlott was born in Basingstoke[2]. He was born on February 25, 1914[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

John Arlott's education included a stint at Queen Mary's School for Boys, Basingstoke[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], radio personality[7], hymnwriter[8], sports commentator[9], and cricketer[10]. Among John Arlott's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[13].

Recognition

John Arlott received the honorary doctorate[15].

Death and Burial

John Arlott died on December 14, 1991[5]. He passed away in Alderney[4].

FAQs

Where was John Arlott born?

Born in Basingstoke[2], John Arlott…

Where did John Arlott die?

John Arlott died in Alderney[4].

What did John Arlott do for work?

John Arlott worked as journalist[6], radio personality[7], hymnwriter[8], sports commentator[9], and cricketer[10].

Where did John Arlott go to school?

John Arlott was educated at Queen Mary's School for Boys, Basingstoke[14].

What awards did John Arlott receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . oxforddnb.com. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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