Michael Allaby

British author and actor (1933–2025)
Person human Q3307985
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Michael Allaby

Summary

Michael Allaby is a human[1]. Born in Belper[2], he… he was born on September 18, 1933[3]. He died in Dunoon[4]. He died on May 4, 2025[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], editor[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Michael Allaby's place of birth was Belper[2].
  • Michael Allaby passed away in Dunoon[4].
  • Michael Allaby was born on September 18, 1933[3].
  • Michael Allaby died on May 4, 2025[5].
  • Michael Allaby died on May 21, 2025[12].
  • Michael Allaby held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • English was Michael Allaby's native language[14].
  • Michael Allaby's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Michael Allaby worked as a linguist[7].
  • Michael Allaby's professions included journalist[8].
  • Michael Allaby's professions included editor[9].
  • Michael Allaby worked as a writer[10].
  • Michael Allaby worked as an actor[15].
  • Michael Allaby is recorded as male[16].
  • Michael Allaby's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Michael Allaby's family name is recorded as Allaby[18].
  • Michael Allaby's given name is recorded as Michael[19].
  • Michael Allaby's official website is recorded as http://www.michaelallaby.com[20].
  • Michael Allaby's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[21].
  • Michael Allaby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Michael Allaby's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Michael Allaby'}[23].
  • Michael Allaby's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Belper[2], Michael Allaby… he was born on September 18, 1933[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], editor[9], writer[10], and actor[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 4, 2025[5] and May 21, 2025[12]. Michael Allaby passed away in Dunoon[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Allaby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Michael Allaby born?

Michael Allaby's place of birth was Belper[2].

Where did Michael Allaby die?

Michael Allaby passed away in Dunoon[4].

What did Michael Allaby do for work?

Michael Allaby worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], journalist[8], editor[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Doctor Who Magazine. wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . goodreads.com. Retrieved . goodreads.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Belper
    Native language English
    Occupation
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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