Keith Murdoch

Australian journalist (1885–1952)
Person human Q3132687
Keith Murdoch
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Keith Murdoch

Summary

Keith Murdoch is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], he… he was born on August 12, 1885[3]. He passed away in Langwarrin[4]. He died on October 4, 1952[5]. He worked as a war correspondent[6], businessperson[7], and media proprietor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,480 views/month, #6,714 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Melbourne[2], Keith Murdoch…
  • Keith Murdoch died in Langwarrin[4].
  • Keith Murdoch was born on August 12, 1885[3].
  • Keith Murdoch was born on August 12, 1886[10].
  • Keith Murdoch died on October 4, 1952[5].
  • Keith Murdoch died on October 5, 1952[11].
  • Keith Murdoch's father was Patrick John Murdoch[12].
  • Keith Murdoch's mother was Annie Brown[13].
  • Keith Murdoch was married to Elisabeth Murdoch[14].
  • A child of Keith Murdoch was Rupert Murdoch[15].
  • A child of Keith Murdoch was Helen Handbury[16].
  • A child of Keith Murdoch was Anne Kantor[17].
  • A child of Keith Murdoch was Janet Calvert-Jones[18].
  • Keith Murdoch held citizenship in Australia[19].
  • Keith Murdoch worked as a war correspondent[6].
  • Keith Murdoch's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Keith Murdoch's professions included media proprietor[8].
  • Keith Murdoch was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[20].
  • Keith Murdoch received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Keith Murdoch is recorded as male[22].
  • Keith Murdoch's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Keith Murdoch's family is recorded as Murdoch family[24].
  • Keith Murdoch's Commons category is recorded as Keith Murdoch[25].
  • Keith Murdoch's family name is recorded as Murdoch[26].
  • Keith Murdoch's given name is recorded as Keith[27].

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Origins and Family

Keith Murdoch was born in Melbourne[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 12, 1885[3] and August 12, 1886[10]. His father was Patrick John Murdoch[12]. His mother was Annie Brown[13].

Education

Keith Murdoch's education included a stint at London School of Economics and Political Science[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include war correspondent[6], businessperson[7], and media proprietor[8].

Recognition

Keith Murdoch received the Knight Bachelor[21].

Personal Life

Among Keith Murdoch's spouses was Elisabeth Murdoch[14]. Children include Rupert Murdoch[15], a publisher[28], b. 1931[29], of United States[30], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[31]; Helen Handbury[16], a philanthropist[32], 1929–2004[33], of Australia[34], awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia[35]; Anne Kantor[17], a psychotherapist[36], 1936–2022[37], of Australia[38], awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia[39]; and Janet Calvert-Jones[18], a businessperson[40], b. 1939[41], of Australia[42], awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 4, 1952[5] and October 5, 1952[11]. Keith Murdoch died in Langwarrin[4].

Why It Matters

Keith Murdoch ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,480 views/month, #6,714 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Keith Murdoch born?

Keith Murdoch's place of birth was Melbourne[2].

Where did Keith Murdoch die?

Keith Murdoch died in Langwarrin[4].

Who were Keith Murdoch's parents?

Keith Murdoch's father was Patrick John Murdoch[12]. Keith Murdoch's mother was Annie Brown[13].

Who was Keith Murdoch married to?

Keith Murdoch's spouses include Elisabeth Murdoch[14].

What did Keith Murdoch do for work?

Keith Murdoch worked as war correspondent[6], businessperson[7], and media proprietor[8].

Where did Keith Murdoch go to school?

Keith Murdoch was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science[20].

What awards did Keith Murdoch receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Australian Dictionary of Biography. trove.nla.gov.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at London School of Economics and Political Science
    Place of birth Melbourne
    Family Murdoch family
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