John Sweeney

British investigative journalist and author (born 1958)
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John Sweeney

Summary

John Sweeney is a human[1]. He was born in England[2]. He was born on June 7, 1958[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], reporter[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (675 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Sweeney was born in England[2].
  • John Sweeney was born on June 7, 1958[3].
  • John Sweeney held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • English was John Sweeney's native language[9].
  • John Sweeney worked as a journalist[4].
  • John Sweeney's professions included reporter[5].
  • John Sweeney's professions included writer[6].
  • John Sweeney's field of work was investigative journalism[10].
  • John Sweeney was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[11].
  • John Sweeney's education included a stint at Barton Peveril Sixth Form College[12].
  • John Sweeney was educated at The Sheffield College[13].
  • John Sweeney received the Paul Foot Award[14].
  • John Sweeney received the Emmy Award[15].
  • John Sweeney received the National Book Prize[16].
  • John Sweeney is recorded as male[17].
  • John Sweeney's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Sweeney's Commons category is recorded as John Sweeney[19].
  • John Sweeney's family name is recorded as Sweeney[20].
  • John Sweeney's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Sweeney's given name is recorded as Paul[22].
  • John Sweeney's official website is recorded as https://www.johnsweeney.co.uk/[23].
  • John Sweeney's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • John Sweeney's start of work period is recorded as 1996[25].
  • John Sweeney's candidacy in election is recorded as 2024 United Kingdom general election[26].
  • John Sweeney's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+56945'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in England[2], John Sweeney… he was born on June 7, 1958[3]. English was his native language[9].

Education

Educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[11], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1895[30], headquartered in London[31]; Barton Peveril Sixth Form College[12], a sixth form college[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1904[34]; and The Sheffield College[13], a further education college[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1993[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], reporter[5], and writer[6]. John Sweeney's field of work was investigative journalism[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Paul Foot Award[14], an award[38], founded in 2005[39]; Emmy Award[15], a television award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1949[42]; and National Book Prize[16], a literary award[43], in Malta[44], founded in 1971[45].

Why It Matters

John Sweeney ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (675 views/month, #7,094 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was John Sweeney born?

Born in England[2], John Sweeney…

What did John Sweeney do for work?

John Sweeney worked as journalist[4], reporter[5], and writer[6].

Where did John Sweeney go to school?

John Sweeney was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[11], Barton Peveril Sixth Form College[12], and The Sheffield College[13].

What awards did John Sweeney receive?

Honors received include Paul Foot Award[14], Emmy Award[15], and National Book Prize[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . YouTube video. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . newsbook.com.mt. newsbook.com.mt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . johnsweeney.co.uk. Retrieved . johnsweeney.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Democracy Club. 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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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