John Harvey-Jones

English businessman and television presenter (1924-2008)
Person human Q6238111
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Summary

John Harvey-Jones is a human[1]. Born in London Borough of Hackney[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1924[3]. He passed away in Hereford[4]. He died on January 9, 2008[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6] and submariner[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Harvey-Jones was born in London Borough of Hackney[2].
  • John Harvey-Jones passed away in Hereford[4].
  • John Harvey-Jones was born on April 16, 1924[3].
  • John Harvey-Jones died on January 9, 2008[5].
  • John Harvey-Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • John Harvey-Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John Harvey-Jones worked as a television presenter[6].
  • John Harvey-Jones worked as a submariner[7].
  • John Harvey-Jones was educated at University of Cambridge[11].
  • John Harvey-Jones received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • John Harvey-Jones received the Knight Bachelor[13].
  • John Harvey-Jones received the honorary doctorate[14].
  • John Harvey-Jones is recorded as male[15].
  • John Harvey-Jones's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Harvey-Jones's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[17].
  • John Harvey-Jones's Commons category is recorded as John Harvey-Jones[18].
  • John Harvey-Jones was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • John Harvey-Jones was part of the conflict Cold War[20].
  • John Harvey-Jones's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Harvey-Jones's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Harvey-Jones was born in London Borough of Hackney[2]. He was born on April 16, 1924[3].

Education

John Harvey-Jones's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6] and submariner[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12], an award[23], in United Kingdom[24]; Knight Bachelor[13], a title of honor[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1300[27]; and honorary doctorate[14], a title of honor[28].

Death and Burial

John Harvey-Jones died on January 9, 2008[5]. He died in Hereford[4].

Why It Matters

John Harvey-Jones ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Harvey-Jones born?

John Harvey-Jones was born in London Borough of Hackney[2].

Where did John Harvey-Jones die?

John Harvey-Jones died in Hereford[4].

What did John Harvey-Jones do for work?

John Harvey-Jones worked as television presenter[6] and submariner[7].

Where did John Harvey-Jones go to school?

John Harvey-Jones was educated at University of Cambridge[11].

What awards did John Harvey-Jones receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12], Knight Bachelor[13], and honorary doctorate[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . 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. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → University of Cambridge
    Sex or gender → male
    Award received → Member of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor, honorary doctorate
    Military branch → Royal Navy
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