Magnus Magnusson

Icelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.
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Magnus Magnusson

Summary

Magnus Magnusson is a human[1]. He was born in Reykjavík[2]. He was born on +1929-10-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Balmore[4]. He died on +2007-01-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], journalist[7], writer[8], translator[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Reykjavík[2], Magnus Magnusson…
  • Magnus Magnusson passed away in Balmore[4].
  • Magnus Magnusson was born on +1929-10-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Magnus Magnusson died on +2007-01-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Magnus Magnusson was married to Mamie Magnusson[12].
  • A child of Magnus Magnusson was Sally Magnusson[13].
  • A child of Magnus Magnusson was Jon Magnusson[14].
  • Magnus Magnusson held citizenship in Iceland[15].
  • Magnus Magnusson worked as a television presenter[6].
  • Magnus Magnusson's professions included journalist[7].
  • Magnus Magnusson's professions included writer[8].
  • Magnus Magnusson worked as a translator[9].
  • Magnus Magnusson's professions included historian[10].
  • Magnus Magnusson worked as a broadcaster[16].
  • Magnus Magnusson held the position of President of the RSPB[17].
  • Magnus Magnusson was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[18].
  • Magnus Magnusson was educated at Jesus College[19].
  • Magnus Magnusson's education included a stint at Edinburgh Academy[20].
  • Magnus Magnusson received the Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Magnus Magnusson received the Medlicott Medal[22].
  • Magnus Magnusson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23].
  • Magnus Magnusson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[24].
  • Magnus Magnusson received the Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society[25].
  • Magnus Magnusson is recorded as male[26].
  • Magnus Magnusson's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Reykjavík[2], Magnus Magnusson… he was born on +1929-10-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Jesus College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1571[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Edinburgh Academy[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1824[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], journalist[7], writer[8], translator[9], historian[10], and broadcaster[16]. Magnus Magnusson was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[18]. He held the position of President of the RSPB[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21]; Medlicott Medal[22], a science award[36], founded in 1985[37]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[24], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; and Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society[25].

Personal Life

Magnus Magnusson was married to Mamie Magnusson[12]. Children include Sally Magnusson[13], a journalist[42], b. 1955[43], of United Kingdom[44], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[45] and Jon Magnusson[14], a television producer[46], b. 1965[47], of United Kingdom[48].

Death and Burial

Magnus Magnusson died on +2007-01-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Balmore[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[49].

Why It Matters

Magnus Magnusson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Magnusson born?

Born in Reykjavík[2], Magnus Magnusson…

Where did Magnus Magnusson die?

Magnus Magnusson died in Balmore[4].

Who was Magnus Magnusson married to?

Magnus Magnusson's spouses include Mamie Magnusson[12].

What did Magnus Magnusson do for work?

Magnus Magnusson worked as television presenter[6], journalist[7], writer[8], translator[9], and historian[10].

Where did Magnus Magnusson go to school?

Magnus Magnusson was educated at Jesus College[19] and Edinburgh Academy[20].

What awards did Magnus Magnusson receive?

Honors received include Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], Medlicott Medal[22], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[23], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  24. [49] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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