Leslie Charteris

author (1907–1993)
Person human Q743079
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Leslie Charteris

Summary

Leslie Charteris is a human[1]. Born in Singapore[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1907[3]. He passed away in Windsor[4]. He died on April 15, 1993[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Leslie Charteris's place of birth was Singapore[2].
  • Leslie Charteris passed away in Windsor[4].
  • Leslie Charteris was born on May 12, 1907[3].
  • Leslie Charteris was born on May 9, 1907[11].
  • Leslie Charteris died on April 15, 1993[5].
  • Leslie Charteris died on March 15, 1993[12].
  • Among Leslie Charteris's spouses was Audrey Long[13].
  • Leslie Charteris held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Leslie Charteris held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Leslie Charteris worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Leslie Charteris worked as a writer[7].
  • Leslie Charteris worked as a novelist[8].
  • Leslie Charteris worked as a science fiction writer[9].
  • Leslie Charteris's field of work was adventure novel[16].
  • Leslie Charteris's education included a stint at Rossall School[17].
  • Leslie Charteris's education included a stint at King's College[18].
  • Leslie Charteris was educated at Saint Andrew's School, Singapore[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Leslie Charteris is Simon Templar[20].
  • Leslie Charteris received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[21].
  • Leslie Charteris is recorded as male[22].
  • Leslie Charteris's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Leslie Charteris's Commons category is recorded as Leslie Charteris[24].
  • Leslie Charteris's family name is recorded as Charteris[25].
  • Leslie Charteris's given name is recorded as Leslie[26].
  • Leslie Charteris's official website is recorded as http://www.lesliecharteris.com/[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Began / founded: 1907-05-12[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1993-04-15[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 117ff959-8986-41ef-9594-98aedf18362a[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Leslie Charteris was born in Singapore[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 12, 1907[3] and May 9, 1907[11].

Education

Educated at Rossall School[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1844[34], headquartered in Fleetwood[35]; King's College[18], a college of the University of Cambridge[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1441[38], headquartered in Cambridge[39]; and Saint Andrew's School, Singapore[19], a school[40], in Singapore[41], founded in 1862[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and science fiction writer[9]. Leslie Charteris's field of work was adventure novel[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leslie Charteris is Simon Templar[20].

Recognition

Leslie Charteris received the Cartier Diamond Dagger[21].

Personal Life

Among Leslie Charteris's spouses was Audrey Long[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 15, 1993[5] and March 15, 1993[12]. Leslie Charteris passed away in Windsor[4].

Why It Matters

Leslie Charteris ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (479 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Leslie Charteris born?

Born in Singapore[2], Leslie Charteris…

Where did Leslie Charteris die?

Leslie Charteris died in Windsor[4].

Who was Leslie Charteris married to?

Leslie Charteris's spouses include Audrey Long[13].

What did Leslie Charteris do for work?

Leslie Charteris worked as screenwriter[6], writer[7], novelist[8], and science fiction writer[9].

Where did Leslie Charteris go to school?

Leslie Charteris was educated at Rossall School[17], King's College[18], and Saint Andrew's School, Singapore[19].

What awards did Leslie Charteris receive?

Honors received include Cartier Diamond Dagger[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . allpoetry.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . eskimo.com. eskimo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . independent.co.uk. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . britishmuseum.org. britishmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . notedquote.com. notedquote.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Charteris
    Sibling Roy Henry Bowyer-Yin
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Country of citizenship United States, United Kingdom
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