John Snagge

British reporter
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Summary

John Snagge is a human[1]. Born in Chelsea[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1904[3]. He passed away in Slough[4]. He died on March 25, 1996[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and radio personality[7].

Key Facts

  • John Snagge was born in Chelsea[2].
  • John Snagge died in Slough[4].
  • John Snagge was born on May 8, 1904[3].
  • John Snagge died on March 25, 1996[5].
  • John Snagge is buried at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens[8].
  • John Snagge's father was Sir Mordaunt Snagge[9].
  • John Snagge's mother was Gwendaline Rose Emily Colomb[10].
  • Among John Snagge's spouses was Eileen Mary Josceylyne[11].
  • John Snagge was married to Joan Mary Wilson[12].
  • John Snagge held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • John Snagge held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • English was John Snagge's native language[15].
  • John Snagge's professions included journalist[6].
  • John Snagge's professions included radio personality[7].
  • John Snagge was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[16].
  • John Snagge was educated at Winchester College[17].
  • John Snagge's education included a stint at Pembroke College[18].
  • John Snagge received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • John Snagge is recorded as male[20].
  • John Snagge's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was esophageal cancer[22].
  • John Snagge's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • John Snagge's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • John Snagge's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

John Snagge was born in Chelsea[2]. He was born on May 8, 1904[3]. His father was Sir Mordaunt Snagge[9]. His mother was Gwendaline Rose Emily Colomb[10]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[17], an independent school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1382[28], headquartered in Winchester[29] and Pembroke College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1624[32], headquartered in Oxford[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and radio personality[7]. Among John Snagge's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[16].

Recognition

John Snagge received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eileen Mary Josceylyne[11] and Joan Mary Wilson[12].

Death and Burial

John Snagge died on March 25, 1996[5]. He passed away in Slough[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer[22]. He is buried at Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens[8].

FAQs

Where was John Snagge born?

John Snagge's place of birth was Chelsea[2].

Where did John Snagge die?

John Snagge died in Slough[4].

Who were John Snagge's parents?

John Snagge's father was Sir Mordaunt Snagge[9]. John Snagge's mother was Gwendaline Rose Emily Colomb[10].

Who was John Snagge married to?

John Snagge's spouses include Eileen Mary Josceylyne[11] and Joan Mary Wilson[12].

What did John Snagge do for work?

John Snagge worked as journalist[6] and radio personality[7].

Where did John Snagge go to school?

John Snagge was educated at Winchester College[17] and Pembroke College[18].

What awards did John Snagge receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . CONOR.SI. 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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