Keith Sinclair

New Zealand historian and poet (1922-1993)
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Keith Sinclair

Summary

Keith Sinclair is a human[1]. His place of birth was Epsom[2]. He was born on December 5, 1922[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on June 20, 1993[5]. He worked as a historian[6], biographer[7], and poet[8].

Key Facts

  • Keith Sinclair's place of birth was Epsom[2].
  • Keith Sinclair died in Toronto[4].
  • Keith Sinclair was born on December 5, 1922[3].
  • Keith Sinclair died on June 20, 1993[5].
  • Among Keith Sinclair's spouses was Raewyn Dalziel[9].
  • A child of Keith Sinclair was Harry Sinclair[10].
  • A child of Keith Sinclair was Stephen Sinclair[11].
  • Keith Sinclair held citizenship in New Zealand[12].
  • Keith Sinclair's professions included historian[6].
  • Keith Sinclair's professions included biographer[7].
  • Keith Sinclair's professions included poet[8].
  • Keith Sinclair was employed by University of Auckland[13].
  • Keith Sinclair was educated at University of Auckland[14].
  • Keith Sinclair's doctoral advisor was James Rutherford[15].
  • Keith Sinclair received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Keith Sinclair received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Keith Sinclair is recorded as male[18].
  • Keith Sinclair's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Keith Sinclair was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[20].
  • Keith Sinclair supervised Claudia Orange as a doctoral student[21].
  • Keith Sinclair supervised Russell Stone as a doctoral student[22].
  • Keith Sinclair earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[23].
  • Keith Sinclair earned the academic degree of master's degree[24].
  • Keith Sinclair's family name is recorded as Sinclair[25].
  • Keith Sinclair's given name is recorded as Keith[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Keith Sinclair's place of birth was Epsom[2]. He was born on December 5, 1922[3].

Education

Keith Sinclair's education included a stint at University of Auckland[14]. His doctoral advisor was James Rutherford[15]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[23] and master's degree[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], biographer[7], and poet[8]. Among Keith Sinclair's employers was University of Auckland[13]. Doctoral students include Claudia Orange[21], a historian[27], b. 1938[28], of New Zealand[29], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[30] and Russell Stone[22], a historian[31], b. 1923[32], of New Zealand[33], awarded the Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39].

Personal Life

Keith Sinclair was married to Raewyn Dalziel[9]. Children include Harry Sinclair[10], an actor[40], b. 1959[41], of New Zealand[42] and Stephen Sinclair[11], a film director[43], b. 1956[44], of New Zealand[45], awarded the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form[46]. He was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party[20].

Death and Burial

Keith Sinclair died on June 20, 1993[5]. He died in Toronto[4].

FAQs

Where was Keith Sinclair born?

Keith Sinclair's place of birth was Epsom[2].

Where did Keith Sinclair die?

Keith Sinclair passed away in Toronto[4].

Who was Keith Sinclair married to?

Keith Sinclair's spouses include Raewyn Dalziel[9].

What did Keith Sinclair do for work?

Keith Sinclair worked as historian[6], biographer[7], and poet[8].

Where did Keith Sinclair go to school?

Keith Sinclair was educated at University of Auckland[14].

What awards did Keith Sinclair receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16] and Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . teara.govt.nz. teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . teara.govt.nz. teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . teara.govt.nz. teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . teara.govt.nz. teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Origins of the Maori wars of the Eighteen Sixties. wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . The London Gazette 49376. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The London Gazette 50155. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [46] . 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. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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