Maurice Shadbolt

New Zealand writer (1932–2004)
Person human Q3847218
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Maurice Shadbolt

Summary

Maurice Shadbolt is a human[1]. Born in Mount Albert[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1932[3]. He passed away in Taumarunui[4]. He died on October 10, 2004[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Shadbolt was born in Mount Albert[2].
  • Maurice Shadbolt passed away in Taumarunui[4].
  • Maurice Shadbolt was born on June 4, 1932[3].
  • Maurice Shadbolt died on October 10, 2004[5].
  • Among Maurice Shadbolt's spouses was Gillian Eve Muriel Shadbolt-Heming[10].
  • Maurice Shadbolt was married to Barbara Magner[11].
  • Maurice Shadbolt was married to Elspeth Sandys[12].
  • A child of Maurice Shadbolt was Brigid Louise Magner[13].
  • Maurice Shadbolt held citizenship in New Zealand[14].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's professions included journalist[6].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's professions included novelist[7].
  • Maurice Shadbolt worked as a playwright[8].
  • Maurice Shadbolt was educated at Avondale University[15].
  • Maurice Shadbolt received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Maurice Shadbolt received the Robert Burns Fellowship[17].
  • Maurice Shadbolt received the honorary doctor of the University of Auckland[18].
  • Maurice Shadbolt is recorded as male[19].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Shadbolt[21].
  • The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[22].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's family name is recorded as Shadbolt[23].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's given name is recorded as Maurice[24].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's given name is recorded as Francis[25].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Maurice Shadbolt's medical condition is recorded as Alzheimer's disease[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Maurice Shadbolt's place of birth was Mount Albert[2]. He was born on June 4, 1932[3].

Education

Maurice Shadbolt's education included a stint at Avondale University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Robert Burns Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[30], in New Zealand[31], founded in 1958[32]; and honorary doctor of the University of Auckland[18], an award[33], in New Zealand[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gillian Eve Muriel Shadbolt-Heming[10], a journalist[35], 1929–2020[36], of Australia[37]; Barbara Magner[11], a television presenter[38], 1937–2014[39], of New Zealand[40]; and Elspeth Sandys[12], a novelist[41], b. 1940[42], of New Zealand[43], awarded the Robert Burns Fellowship[44]. A child of Maurice Shadbolt was Brigid Louise Magner[13].

Death and Burial

Maurice Shadbolt died on October 10, 2004[5]. He died in Taumarunui[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[22].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maurice Shadbolt include Mount Shadbolt[45], a mountain[46].

Why It Matters

Maurice Shadbolt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (97 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Mount Shadbolt[45], a mountain[46].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Shadbolt born?

Maurice Shadbolt was born in Mount Albert[2].

Where did Maurice Shadbolt die?

Maurice Shadbolt passed away in Taumarunui[4].

Who was Maurice Shadbolt married to?

Maurice Shadbolt's spouses include Gillian Eve Muriel Shadbolt-Heming[10], Barbara Magner[11], and Elspeth Sandys[12].

What did Maurice Shadbolt do for work?

Maurice Shadbolt worked as journalist[6], novelist[7], and playwright[8].

Where did Maurice Shadbolt go to school?

Maurice Shadbolt was educated at Avondale University[15].

What awards did Maurice Shadbolt receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Robert Burns Fellowship[17], and honorary doctor of the University of Auckland[18].

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  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . nzherald.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Medical condition Alzheimer's disease
    Given name Maurice, Francis, Richard
    Spouse Gillian Eve Muriel Shadbolt-Heming, Barbara Magner, Elspeth Sandys
    Family name Shadbolt
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