Nicholas Winton
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Summary
Nicholas Winton was born on May 19, 1909[1], in Hampstead[2]. He died on July 1, 2015[3], in Slough[4]. He worked as a business broker[5], banker[6], philanthropist[7], military personnel[8], and resistance fighter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68,231 views/month, #5,572 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Barbara Winton[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: humanitarian[15]
- Educated at: Stowe School[16]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[17], Recipient of the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 4th class[18], Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[19], Knight Bachelor[20], British Hero of the Holocaust[21], honorary citizen of Prague[22], Cross of Merit of the Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic 1st Class[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[25]
- Commons category: Nicholas Winton[26]
- Military, police or special rank: flight lieutenant[27]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[28]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[29]
- Family name: Wertheim[30], Winton[31]
- Given name: Nicholas[32], George[33]
- Official website: https://www.nicholaswinton.com/[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nicholas Winton[35]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/world/europe/nicholas-winton-is-dead-at-106-saved-children-from-the-holocaust.html[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Nicholas George Wertheim[39]
- Name in native language: Nicholas Winton[40]
- Number of children: 3[41]
- Start of work period: 1938[42]
- Subject has role: centenarian[43]
Why It Matters
Nicholas Winton has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Nicholas Winton born?
Nicholas Winton's place of birth was Hampstead[2].
Where did Nicholas Winton die?
Nicholas Winton passed away in Slough[4].
What did Nicholas Winton do for work?
Nicholas Winton worked as a business broker[5], banker[6], philanthropist[7], military personnel[8], and resistance fighter[9].
Where did Nicholas Winton go to school?
Nicholas Winton was educated at Stowe School[16].
What awards did Nicholas Winton receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[17], Recipient of the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 4th class[18], Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion[19], and Knight Bachelor[20].