Michael Grade

English television executive
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Michael Grade

Summary

Michael Grade is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 8, 1943[3]. He worked as a journalist[4] and talent agent[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Michael Grade's place of birth was London[2].
  • Michael Grade was born on March 8, 1943[3].
  • Michael Grade's father was Leslie Grade[7].
  • Michael Grade's mother was Winifred Smith[8].
  • Among Michael Grade's spouses was Penelope Jane Levinson[9].
  • Michael Grade was married to Sarah Lawson[10].
  • Michael Grade was married to Francesca Mary Leahy[11].
  • Michael Grade held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • English was Michael Grade's native language[13].
  • Michael Grade's professions included journalist[4].
  • Michael Grade worked as a talent agent[5].
  • Michael Grade held the position of Governor of the BBC[14].
  • Michael Grade held the position of member of the House of Lords[15].
  • Among Michael Grade's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[16].
  • Michael Grade's education included a stint at St Dunstan's College[17].
  • Michael Grade's education included a stint at Stowe School[18].
  • Michael Grade received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Michael Grade is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael Grade's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael Grade's Commons category is recorded as Michael Grade[22].
  • Michael Grade's family name is recorded as Grade[23].
  • Michael Grade's given name is recorded as Michael[24].
  • Michael Grade's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Michael Grade's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+3'}[26].
  • Michael Grade's start of work period is recorded as 1966[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Grade was born in London[2]. He was born on March 8, 1943[3]. His father was Leslie Grade[7]. His mother was Winifred Smith[8]. English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at St Dunstan's College[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1888[30] and Stowe School[18], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1923[33], headquartered in Stowe[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4] and talent agent[5]. Among Michael Grade's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[16]. Positions held include Governor of the BBC[14] and member of the House of Lords[15], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1801[37].

Recognition

Michael Grade received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Penelope Jane Levinson[9]; Sarah Lawson[10], a film producer[38], 1955–2008[39], of United Kingdom[40]; and Francesca Mary Leahy[11].

Why It Matters

Michael Grade ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Michael Grade born?

Michael Grade was born in London[2].

Who were Michael Grade's parents?

Michael Grade's father was Leslie Grade[7]. Michael Grade's mother was Winifred Smith[8].

Who was Michael Grade married to?

Michael Grade's spouses include Penelope Jane Levinson[9], Sarah Lawson[10], and Francesca Mary Leahy[11].

What did Michael Grade do for work?

Michael Grade worked as journalist[4] and talent agent[5].

Where did Michael Grade go to school?

Michael Grade was educated at St Dunstan's College[17] and Stowe School[18].

What awards did Michael Grade receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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