Kerry Packer

Australian publishing, media and gaming tycoon (1937–2005)
Person human Q1412816
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Kerry Packer

Summary

Kerry Packer is a human[1]. Born in Sydney[2], he… he was born on +1937-12-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bellevue Hill[4]. He died on +2005-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,320 views/month, #6,265 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Kerry Packer was born in Sydney[2].
  • Kerry Packer passed away in Bellevue Hill[4].
  • Kerry Packer was born on +1937-12-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Kerry Packer died on +2005-12-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Ellerston[8].
  • Kerry Packer's father was Frank Packer[9].
  • Kerry Packer's mother was Gretel Joyce Packer[10].
  • Kerry Packer was married to Roslyn Packer[11].
  • A child of Kerry Packer was James Packer[12].
  • A child of Kerry Packer was Gretel Packer[13].
  • Kerry Packer held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • Kerry Packer worked as a businessperson[6].
  • Kerry Packer's education included a stint at Geelong Grammar School[15].
  • Kerry Packer's education included a stint at Canberra Grammar School[16].
  • Kerry Packer received the Australian Sports Medal[17].
  • Kerry Packer received the Companion of the Order of Australia[18].
  • Kerry Packer is recorded as male[19].
  • Kerry Packer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Kerry Packer's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110480755[21].
  • Kerry Packer's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 27880988[22].
  • Kerry Packer's GND ID is recorded as 119409550[23].
  • Kerry Packer's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n79006911[24].
  • Kerry Packer's IMDb ID is recorded as nm2042027[25].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[26].
  • Kerry Packer's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 163500742[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sydney[2], Kerry Packer… he was born on +1937-12-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Frank Packer[9]. His mother was Gretel Joyce Packer[10].

Education

Educated at Geelong Grammar School[15], a boarding school[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1855[30] and Canberra Grammar School[16], a school[31], in Australia[32], founded in 1929[33].

Career and Affiliations

Kerry Packer's professions included businessperson[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Australian Sports Medal[17], a sports award[34], in Australia[35], founded in 1999[36] and Companion of the Order of Australia[18], a grade of an order[37], in Australia[38].

Personal Life

Kerry Packer was married to Roslyn Packer[11]. Children include James Packer[12], an entrepreneur[39], b. 1967[40], of Australia[41] and Gretel Packer[13], b. 1965[42], of Australia[43], awarded the Member of the Order of Australia[44].

Death and Burial

Kerry Packer died on +2005-12-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bellevue Hill[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[26]. He is buried at Ellerston[8].

Why It Matters

Kerry Packer ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,320 views/month, #6,265 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Kerry Packer born?

Kerry Packer was born in Sydney[2].

Where did Kerry Packer die?

Kerry Packer passed away in Bellevue Hill[4].

Who were Kerry Packer's parents?

Kerry Packer's father was Frank Packer[9]. Kerry Packer's mother was Gretel Joyce Packer[10].

Who was Kerry Packer married to?

Kerry Packer's spouses include Roslyn Packer[11].

What did Kerry Packer do for work?

Kerry Packer worked as businessperson[6].

Where did Kerry Packer go to school?

Kerry Packer was educated at Geelong Grammar School[15] and Canberra Grammar School[16].

What awards did Kerry Packer receive?

Honors received include Australian Sports Medal[17] and Companion of the Order of Australia[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cnn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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