Michael Benthall

British theatre director
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Michael Benthall

Summary

Michael Benthall is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1919[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 6, 1974[5]. He worked as a theatrical director[6] and librettist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Benthall was born in London[2].
  • Michael Benthall passed away in London[4].
  • Michael Benthall was born on January 1, 1919[3].
  • Michael Benthall died on September 6, 1974[5].
  • Michael Benthall held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Michael Benthall held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Michael Benthall worked as a theatrical director[6].
  • Michael Benthall worked as a librettist[7].
  • Michael Benthall's education included a stint at Eton College[11].
  • Michael Benthall's education included a stint at Christ Church[12].
  • Michael Benthall received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Michael Benthall is recorded as male[14].
  • Michael Benthall's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Michael Benthall's unmarried partner is recorded as Robert Helpmann[16].
  • Michael Benthall's family name is recorded as Benthall[17].
  • Michael Benthall's given name is recorded as Michael[18].
  • Michael Benthall's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical[19].
  • Michael Benthall's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Benthall's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1919[3].

Education

Educated at Eton College[11], a public school[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1440[23] and Christ Church[12], a college of the University of Oxford[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1546[26], headquartered in Oxford[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theatrical director[6] and librettist[7].

Recognition

Michael Benthall received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Death and Burial

Michael Benthall died on September 6, 1974[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Benthall ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Michael Benthall born?

Michael Benthall's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Michael Benthall die?

Michael Benthall passed away in London[4].

What did Michael Benthall do for work?

Michael Benthall worked as theatrical director[6] and librettist[7].

Where did Michael Benthall go to school?

Michael Benthall was educated at Eton College[11] and Christ Church[12].

What awards did Michael Benthall receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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