John Crawford

Australian economist (1910-1984)
Person human Q6227536
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John Crawford

Summary

John Crawford is a human[1]. He was born in Hurstville[2]. He was born on April 4, 1910[3]. He passed away in Canberra[4]. He died on October 28, 1984[5]. He worked as an economist[6] and civil servant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Crawford's place of birth was Hurstville[2].
  • John Crawford died in Canberra[4].
  • John Crawford was born on April 4, 1910[3].
  • John Crawford died on October 28, 1984[5].
  • John Crawford held citizenship in Australia[9].
  • John Crawford worked as an economist[6].
  • John Crawford's professions included civil servant[7].
  • John Crawford's education included a stint at University of Sydney[10].
  • John Crawford received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • John Crawford received the Australian of the Year[12].
  • John Crawford received the ANZAAS Medal[13].
  • John Crawford received the Knight Bachelor[14].
  • John Crawford received the Companion of the Order of Australia[15].
  • John Crawford was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • John Crawford is recorded as male[17].
  • John Crawford's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Crawford's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[19].
  • John Crawford's residence is recorded as Deakin[20].
  • John Crawford's family name is recorded as Crawford[21].
  • John Crawford's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Crawford's given name is recorded as Grenfell[23].
  • John Crawford's relative is recorded as Thomas Simpson Crawford[24].
  • John Crawford's relative is recorded as James Crawford[25].
  • John Crawford's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • John Crawford's name in native language is recorded as John Grenfell Crawford[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Crawford was born in Hurstville[2]. He was born on April 4, 1910[3].

Education

John Crawford was educated at University of Sydney[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and civil servant[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Australian of the Year[12], an award[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1960[32]; ANZAAS Medal[13], a medallion[33], in Australia[34]; Knight Bachelor[14], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37]; and Companion of the Order of Australia[15], a grade of an order[38], in Australia[39].

Death and Burial

John Crawford died on October 28, 1984[5]. He passed away in Canberra[4].

Why It Matters

John Crawford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Crawford born?

John Crawford was born in Hurstville[2].

Where did John Crawford die?

John Crawford passed away in Canberra[4].

What did John Crawford do for work?

John Crawford worked as economist[6] and civil servant[7].

Where did John Crawford go to school?

John Crawford was educated at University of Sydney[10].

What awards did John Crawford receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Australian of the Year[12], ANZAAS Medal[13], and Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation economist, civil servant
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Viaf cluster id 32129520
    Family name Crawford
    Obituaries australia id crawford-sir-john-grenfell-jack-1391
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