Mark Colvin

British-Australian journalist and broadcaster
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Mark Colvin

Summary

Mark Colvin is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on March 13, 1952[3]. He died in Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney[4]. He died on May 11, 2017[5]. He worked as a radio journalist[6], television journalist[7], radio personality[8], and correspondent[9].

Key Facts

  • Mark Colvin was born in London[2].
  • Mark Colvin passed away in Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney[4].
  • Mark Colvin was born on March 13, 1952[3].
  • Mark Colvin died on May 11, 2017[5].
  • Mark Colvin's father was John Horace Ragnar Colvin[10].
  • Mark Colvin's mother was Elizabeth Anne Manifold[11].
  • Mark Colvin held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Mark Colvin held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • Mark Colvin worked as a radio journalist[6].
  • Mark Colvin worked as a television journalist[7].
  • Mark Colvin's professions included radio personality[8].
  • Mark Colvin worked as a correspondent[9].
  • Among Mark Colvin's employers was Australian Broadcasting Corporation[14].
  • Mark Colvin was educated at University of Oxford[15].
  • Mark Colvin received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[16].
  • Mark Colvin is recorded as male[17].
  • Mark Colvin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[19].
  • Mark Colvin's family name is recorded as Colvin[20].
  • Mark Colvin's given name is recorded as Mark[21].
  • Mark Colvin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Mark Colvin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Mark Colvin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Mark Colvin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[25].
  • Mark Colvin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Mark Colvin's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 13, 1952[3]. His father was John Horace Ragnar Colvin[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Anne Manifold[11].

Education

Mark Colvin was educated at University of Oxford[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include radio journalist[6], television journalist[7], radio personality[8], and correspondent[9]. Mark Colvin was employed by Australian Broadcasting Corporation[14].

Recognition

Mark Colvin received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[16].

Death and Burial

Mark Colvin died on May 11, 2017[5]. He died in Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[19].

FAQs

Where was Mark Colvin born?

Mark Colvin was born in London[2].

Where did Mark Colvin die?

Mark Colvin passed away in Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney[4].

Who were Mark Colvin's parents?

Mark Colvin's father was John Horace Ragnar Colvin[10]. Mark Colvin's mother was Elizabeth Anne Manifold[11].

What did Mark Colvin do for work?

Mark Colvin worked as radio journalist[6], television journalist[7], radio personality[8], and correspondent[9].

Where did Mark Colvin go to school?

Mark Colvin was educated at University of Oxford[15].

What awards did Mark Colvin receive?

Honors received include Australian Media Hall of Fame[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . historygreatest.com. historygreatest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . historygreatest.com. historygreatest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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