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 has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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].

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[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1785[28] and University of London[17], a university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1836[31], headquartered in London[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and novelist[7]. Employers include British Broadcasting Corporation[13], a public broadcaster[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1927[35], headquartered in London[36]; The Guardian[14], a daily newspaper[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1821[39], headquartered in London[40]; and The Observer[15], a newspaper[41], founded in 1791[42], headquartered in Kings Place[43]. 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 has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

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

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . John Cole obituary. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . John Cole obituary. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . John Cole obituary. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . bbc.co.uk. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . John Cole obituary. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . John Cole obituary. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    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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