John Micklethwait

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John Micklethwait

Summary

John Micklethwait is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1962-08-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a journalist[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,291 views/month, #6,505 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John Micklethwait's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Micklethwait was born on +1962-08-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Micklethwait's father was Richard Miles Micklethwait[7].
  • John Micklethwait's mother was Jane Evelyn Codrington[8].
  • Among John Micklethwait's spouses was Fevronia Barnard Read[9].
  • John Micklethwait was married to Kristin Scott Thomas[10].
  • John Micklethwait held citizenship in United States[11].
  • John Micklethwait held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • John Micklethwait worked as a journalist[4].
  • John Micklethwait's professions included writer[5].
  • John Micklethwait held the position of editor-in-chief[13].
  • Among John Micklethwait's employers was Bloomberg News[14].
  • John Micklethwait's education included a stint at Magdalen College[15].
  • John Micklethwait's education included a stint at Ampleforth College[16].
  • John Micklethwait received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • John Micklethwait was a member of Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Meetings[18].
  • John Micklethwait is recorded as male[19].
  • John Micklethwait's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Micklethwait's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Micklethwait's given name is recorded as Richard[22].
  • John Micklethwait's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014[23].
  • John Micklethwait's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[24].
  • John Micklethwait's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016[25].
  • John Micklethwait's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[26].
  • John Micklethwait's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2018[27].

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Origins and Family

John Micklethwait's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1962-08-11T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Richard Miles Micklethwait[7]. His mother was Jane Evelyn Codrington[8].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30] and Ampleforth College[16], a boarding school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1803[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4] and writer[5]. John Micklethwait was employed by Bloomberg News[14]. He held the position of editor-in-chief[13].

Recognition

John Micklethwait received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Fevronia Barnard Read[9] and Kristin Scott Thomas[10], a character actor[34], b. 1960[35], of France[36], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[37].

Why It Matters

John Micklethwait ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,291 views/month, #6,505 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was John Micklethwait born?

John Micklethwait's place of birth was London[2].

Who were John Micklethwait's parents?

John Micklethwait's father was Richard Miles Micklethwait[7]. John Micklethwait's mother was Jane Evelyn Codrington[8].

Who was John Micklethwait married to?

John Micklethwait's spouses include Fevronia Barnard Read[9] and Kristin Scott Thomas[10].

What did John Micklethwait do for work?

John Micklethwait worked as journalist[4] and writer[5].

Where did John Micklethwait go to school?

John Micklethwait was educated at Magdalen College[15] and Ampleforth College[16].

What awards did John Micklethwait receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Who's Who. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . general catalog of BnF. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Muck Rack. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . bilderbergmeetings.org. Retrieved . bilderbergmeetings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . bilderbergmeetings.org. Retrieved . bilderbergmeetings.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Davos 2014 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Davos 2013 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Davos 2016 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Davos 2017 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Davos 2018 Participant List. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Jane Evelyn Codrington
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