Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin

Irish journalist and President of the IOC (1914-1999)
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Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin

Summary

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on July 30, 1914[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on April 25, 1999[5]. He worked as a politician[6], film producer[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and art collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was born in London[2].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin died in Dublin[4].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was born on July 30, 1914[3].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin died on April 25, 1999[5].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin is buried at Galway[12].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's father was George Henry Morris[13].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's mother was Dora Maryan Hall[14].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was married to Mary Sheila Cathcart Dunlop[15].
  • A child of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was Redmond Morris, 4th Baron Killanin[16].
  • A child of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was Mouse Morris[17].
  • A child of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was Monica Deborah Morris[18].
  • A child of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was John Martin Morris[19].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin held citizenship in Ireland[20].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin worked as a politician[6].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's professions included film producer[7].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's professions included journalist[8].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's professions included writer[9].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's professions included art collector[10].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin held the position of president of the International Olympic Committee[21].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin held the position of president[23].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was educated at Magdalene College[24].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was educated at University of Paris[25].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was educated at Eton College[26].
  • Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was born in London[2]. He was born on July 30, 1914[3]. His father was George Henry Morris[13]. His mother was Dora Maryan Hall[14].

Education

Educated at Magdalene College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1428[30]; University of Paris[25], a former entity[31], in France[32], founded in 1150[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; and Eton College[26], a public school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1440[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], film producer[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and art collector[10]. Positions held include president of the International Olympic Committee[21], a position[38], founded in 1894[39]; member of the House of Lords[22], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42]; and president[23], a corporate title[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[27], an award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[46], a grade of an order[47], in Italy[48]; Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[49], a grade of an order[50], in Spain[51]; and Gold Olympic Order[52], a grade of an order[53].

Personal Life

Among Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's spouses was Mary Sheila Cathcart Dunlop[15]. Children include Redmond Morris, 4th Baron Killanin[16], a film producer[54], b. 1947[55], of United Kingdom[56]; Mouse Morris[17], a horse trainer[57], b. 1951[58], of Ireland[59]; Monica Deborah Morris[18], b. 1950[60]; and John Martin Morris[19], b. 1951[61]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[62].

Death and Burial

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin died on April 25, 1999[5]. He passed away in Dublin[4]. Burial took place at Galway[12].

Why It Matters

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin born?

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin die?

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin died in Dublin[4].

Who were Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's parents?

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's father was George Henry Morris[13]. Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's mother was Dora Maryan Hall[14].

Who was Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin married to?

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin's spouses include Mary Sheila Cathcart Dunlop[15].

What did Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin do for work?

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin worked as politician[6], film producer[7], journalist[8], writer[9], and art collector[10].

Where did Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin go to school?

Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin was educated at Magdalene College[24], University of Paris[25], and Eton College[26].

What awards did Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[27], Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[46], Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[49], and Gold Olympic Order[52].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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