Michael Shea

British diplomat and writer
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Michael Shea

Summary

Michael Shea is a human[1]. Born in Carluke[2], he… he was born on May 10, 1938[3]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He died on October 17, 2009[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and science fiction writer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Michael Shea was born in Carluke[2].
  • Michael Shea died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Michael Shea was born on May 10, 1938[3].
  • Michael Shea died on October 17, 2009[5].
  • Michael Shea held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Michael Shea worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Michael Shea worked as a science fiction writer[7].
  • Michael Shea's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[10].
  • Michael Shea's education included a stint at Gordonstoun[11].
  • Michael Shea was educated at Lenzie Academy[12].
  • Michael Shea received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13].
  • Michael Shea is recorded as male[14].
  • Michael Shea's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Michael Shea's given name is recorded as Michael[16].
  • Michael Shea's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Michael Shea's different from is recorded as Michael Shea[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Carluke[2], Michael Shea… he was born on May 10, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[10], a public university[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1583[21], headquartered in Edinburgh[22]; Gordonstoun[11], a secondary school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1934[25]; and Lenzie Academy[12], a secondary school[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1886[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and science fiction writer[7].

Recognition

Michael Shea received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13].

Death and Burial

Michael Shea died on October 17, 2009[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Shea has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

FAQs

Where was Michael Shea born?

Born in Carluke[2], Michael Shea…

Where did Michael Shea die?

Michael Shea passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did Michael Shea do for work?

Michael Shea worked as diplomat[6] and science fiction writer[7].

Where did Michael Shea go to school?

Michael Shea was educated at University of Edinburgh[10], Gordonstoun[11], and Lenzie Academy[12].

What awards did Michael Shea receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . timesonline.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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