John Cole

British journalist and broadcaster (1927–2013)
Person human Q6226613
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John Cole

Summary

John Cole is a human[1]. His place of birth was Belfast[2]. He was born on November 23, 1927[3]. He died in Claygate[4]. He died on November 7, 2013[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and novelist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Cole's place of birth was Belfast[2].
  • John Cole died in Claygate[4].
  • John Cole was born on November 23, 1927[3].
  • John Cole died on November 7, 2013[5].
  • John Cole died on November 8, 2013[9].
  • John Cole held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was John Cole's native language[11].
  • John Cole worked as a journalist[6].
  • John Cole worked as a novelist[7].
  • John Cole held the position of Political Editor of the BBC[12].
  • Among John Cole's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[13].
  • Among John Cole's employers was The Guardian[14].
  • John Cole was employed by The Observer[15].
  • John Cole's education included a stint at Belfast Royal Academy[16].
  • John Cole's education included a stint at University of London[17].
  • John Cole received the honorary doctorate[18].
  • John Cole is recorded as male[19].
  • John Cole's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Cole's family name is recorded as Cole[21].
  • John Cole's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Cole's described by source is recorded as The Guardian[23].
  • John Cole's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • John Cole's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+4'}[25].
  • John Cole's P14750 is recorded as 7DBF-6B0C-5528-870E-82DD[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Cole was born in Belfast[2]. He was born on November 23, 1927[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Belfast Royal Academy[16], a grammar school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1785[29] and University of London[17], a university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1836[32], headquartered in London[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and novelist[7]. Employers include British Broadcasting Corporation[13], a public broadcaster[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1922[36], headquartered in London[37]; The Guardian[14], a daily newspaper[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1821[40], headquartered in London[41]; and The Observer[15], a newspaper[42], founded in 1791[43], headquartered in Kings Place[44]. John Cole held the position of Political Editor of the BBC[12].

Recognition

John Cole received the honorary doctorate[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 7, 2013[5] and November 8, 2013[9]. John Cole passed away in Claygate[4].

Why It Matters

John Cole ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was John Cole born?

John Cole was born in Belfast[2].

Where did John Cole die?

John Cole died in Claygate[4].

What did John Cole do for work?

John Cole worked as journalist[6] and novelist[7].

Where did John Cole go to school?

John Cole was educated at Belfast Royal Academy[16] and University of London[17].

What awards did John Cole receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] ↑ . 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. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Tv maze person id → 342915
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  2. 7w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Belfast Royal Academy, University of London
    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → honorary doctorate
    Position held → Political Editor of the BBC
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