Max Bygraves

British singer, comedian, actor (1922–2012)
Person human Q2477019
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Max Bygraves

Summary

Max Bygraves is a human[1]. Born in Rotherhithe[2], he… he was born on October 16, 1922[3]. He died in Hope Island[4]. He died on August 31, 2012[5]. He worked as an actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], comedian[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (730 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rotherhithe[2], Max Bygraves…
  • Max Bygraves passed away in Hope Island[4].
  • Max Bygraves was born on October 16, 1922[3].
  • Max Bygraves died on August 31, 2012[5].
  • Max Bygraves held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Max Bygraves held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Max Bygraves's professions included actor[6].
  • Max Bygraves's professions included film actor[7].
  • Max Bygraves's professions included singer[8].
  • Max Bygraves worked as a comedian[9].
  • Max Bygraves's professions included television actor[10].
  • Max Bygraves received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Max Bygraves is recorded as male[15].
  • Max Bygraves's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Max Bygraves's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[17].
  • Max Bygraves's record label is recorded as Pye Records[18].
  • The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[19].
  • Max Bygraves's given name is recorded as Max[20].
  • Max Bygraves's medical condition is recorded as Alzheimer's disease[21].
  • Max Bygraves's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Max Bygraves's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Max Bygraves's start of work period is recorded as 1943[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Max Bygraves's place of birth was Rotherhithe[2]. He was born on October 16, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], comedian[9], and television actor[10].

Recognition

Max Bygraves received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Death and Burial

Max Bygraves died on August 31, 2012[5]. He passed away in Hope Island[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[19].

Why It Matters

Max Bygraves ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (730 views/month, #7,049 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Max Bygraves born?

Max Bygraves was born in Rotherhithe[2].

Where did Max Bygraves die?

Max Bygraves died in Hope Island[4].

What did Max Bygraves do for work?

Max Bygraves worked as actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], comedian[9], and television actor[10].

What awards did Max Bygraves receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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