Ludovic Kennedy

British journalist and broadcaster (1919-2009)
Person human Q584500
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Ludovic Kennedy

Summary

Ludovic Kennedy is a human[1]. His place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 3, 1919[3]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. He died on October 18, 2009[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], writer[7], and television presenter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ludovic Kennedy's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Ludovic Kennedy died in Salisbury[4].
  • Ludovic Kennedy was born on November 3, 1919[3].
  • Ludovic Kennedy died on October 18, 2009[5].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's father was Edward Coverley Kennedy[10].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's mother was Rosalind Margaret Innes Grant[11].
  • Ludovic Kennedy was married to Moira Shearer[12].
  • A child of Ludovic Kennedy was Ailsa Margaret Kennedy[13].
  • A child of Ludovic Kennedy was Rachel Katherine Kennedy[14].
  • A child of Ludovic Kennedy was Fiona Jane Kennedy[15].
  • A child of Ludovic Kennedy was Alastair Charles Coverley Kennedy[16].
  • Ludovic Kennedy held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Ludovic Kennedy worked as a journalist[6].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's professions included writer[7].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's professions included television presenter[8].
  • Ludovic Kennedy was educated at Christ Church[18].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's education included a stint at Eton College[19].
  • Ludovic Kennedy received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20].
  • Ludovic Kennedy received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Ludovic Kennedy was a member of Royal Society of Literature[22].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's religion is recorded as atheism[23].
  • Ludovic Kennedy is recorded as male[24].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ludovic Kennedy was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].
  • Ludovic Kennedy's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ludovic Kennedy's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on November 3, 1919[3]. His father was Edward Coverley Kennedy[10]. His mother was Rosalind Margaret Innes Grant[11].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[19], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], writer[7], and television presenter[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39].

Personal Life

Ludovic Kennedy was married to Moira Shearer[12]. Children include Ailsa Margaret Kennedy[13], Rachel Katherine Kennedy[14], Fiona Jane Kennedy[15], and Alastair Charles Coverley Kennedy[16]. His religion is recorded as atheism[23]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[26].

Death and Burial

Ludovic Kennedy died on October 18, 2009[5]. He died in Salisbury[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[40].

Why It Matters

Ludovic Kennedy ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (816 views/month, #7,072 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Ludovic Kennedy born?

Ludovic Kennedy's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Ludovic Kennedy die?

Ludovic Kennedy passed away in Salisbury[4].

Who were Ludovic Kennedy's parents?

Ludovic Kennedy's father was Edward Coverley Kennedy[10]. Ludovic Kennedy's mother was Rosalind Margaret Innes Grant[11].

Who was Ludovic Kennedy married to?

Ludovic Kennedy's spouses include Moira Shearer[12].

What did Ludovic Kennedy do for work?

Ludovic Kennedy worked as journalist[6], writer[7], and television presenter[8].

Where did Ludovic Kennedy go to school?

Ludovic Kennedy was educated at Christ Church[18] and Eton College[19].

What awards did Ludovic Kennedy receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[20] and Knight Bachelor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [40] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . timesonline.co.uk. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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