John Peel

English DJ and radio presenter (1939–2004)
Person human Q326542
John Peel
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John Peel, born on August 30, 1939 in Heswall[1][2][3][4], was a United Kingdom citizen who worked variously as a journalist, radio personality, disc jockey, author, record producer, and television presenter[5]. He was educated at Shrewsbury School[5].

Peel received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire and an honorary doctorate[6][7]. He died on October 25, 2004 in Cusco[8][1][2][3][4][9] and was buried in Suffolk.

John Peel

Summary

John Peel is a human[1]. Born in Heswall[2], he… he was born on August 30, 1939[3]. He died in Cusco[4]. He died on October 25, 2004[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], radio personality[7], disc jockey[8], author[9], and record producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,770 views/month, #6,151 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Peel was born in Heswall[2].
  • John Peel died in Cusco[4].
  • John Peel was born on August 30, 1939[3].
  • John Peel died on October 25, 2004[5].
  • John Peel died on October 26, 2004[12].
  • Burial took place at Suffolk[13].
  • Among John Peel's spouses was Sheila Ravenscroft[14].
  • A child of John Peel was Tom Ravenscroft[15].
  • John Peel held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • John Peel worked as a journalist[6].
  • John Peel's professions included radio personality[7].
  • John Peel's professions included disc jockey[8].
  • John Peel's professions included author[9].
  • John Peel worked as a record producer[10].
  • John Peel's professions included television presenter[17].
  • John Peel's education included a stint at Shrewsbury School[18].
  • John Peel received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • John Peel received the honorary doctorate[20].
  • John Peel is recorded as male[21].
  • John Peel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Peel's military branch is recorded as British Army[23].
  • John Peel's Commons category is recorded as John Peel[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • John Peel's residence is recorded as Great Finborough[26].
  • John Peel's residence is recorded as Burton[27].

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Origins and Family

John Peel's place of birth was Heswall[2]. He was born on August 30, 1939[3].

Education

John Peel was educated at Shrewsbury School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], radio personality[7], disc jockey[8], author[9], record producer[10], and television presenter[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29] and honorary doctorate[20], a title of honor[30].

Personal Life

Among John Peel's spouses was Sheila Ravenscroft[14]. A child of him was Tom Ravenscroft[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 25, 2004[5] and October 26, 2004[12]. John Peel passed away in Cusco[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Burial took place at Suffolk[13].

Why It Matters

John Peel ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,770 views/month, #6,151 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was John Peel born?

John Peel was born in Heswall[2].

Where did John Peel die?

John Peel passed away in Cusco[4].

Who was John Peel married to?

John Peel's spouses include Sheila Ravenscroft[14].

What did John Peel do for work?

John Peel worked as journalist[6], radio personality[7], disc jockey[8], author[9], and record producer[10].

Where did John Peel go to school?

John Peel was educated at Shrewsbury School[18].

What awards did John Peel receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19] and honorary doctorate[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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