Nick Leeson

former derivatives broker
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Nick Leeson

Summary

Nick Leeson is a human[1]. Born in Watford[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1967[3]. He worked as a lecturer[4] and screenwriter[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Nick Leeson's place of birth was Watford[2].
  • Nick Leeson was born on February 25, 1967[3].
  • Nick Leeson held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Nick Leeson's professions included lecturer[4].
  • Nick Leeson worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Nick Leeson's education included a stint at Middlesex University[8].
  • Nick Leeson's education included a stint at Parmiter's School[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Nick Leeson is Rogue Trader[10].
  • Nick Leeson received the Ig Nobel Prize[11].
  • Nick Leeson is recorded as male[12].
  • Nick Leeson's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Nick Leeson's family name is recorded as Leeson[14].
  • Nick Leeson's given name is recorded as Nicholas[15].
  • Nick Leeson's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • Nick Leeson's official website is recorded as http://www.nickleeson.com[17].
  • Nick Leeson's convicted of is recorded as forgery[18].
  • Nick Leeson's convicted of is recorded as fraud[19].
  • Nick Leeson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Nick Leeson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Nicholas William Leeson'}[21].
  • Nick Leeson's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+33130'}[22].
  • Nick Leeson's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+15614'}[23].
  • Nick Leeson's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+33301'}[24].
  • Nick Leeson's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+33661'}[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Watford[2], Nick Leeson… he was born on February 25, 1967[3].

Education

Educated at Middlesex University[8], a university[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1973[28] and Parmiter's School[9], a secondary school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1722[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lecturer[4] and screenwriter[5].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nick Leeson is Rogue Trader[10].

Recognition

Nick Leeson received the Ig Nobel Prize[11].

Why It Matters

Nick Leeson has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Nick Leeson born?

Nick Leeson's place of birth was Watford[2].

What did Nick Leeson do for work?

Nick Leeson worked as lecturer[4] and screenwriter[5].

Where did Nick Leeson go to school?

Nick Leeson was educated at Middlesex University[8] and Parmiter's School[9].

What awards did Nick Leeson receive?

Honors received include Ig Nobel Prize[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 73F7-A22E-8B62-C520-BF2E
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/46379|batch #46379]]: HAND ID (2)"
  2. 16w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → —
    Convicted of → forgery, fraud
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Place of birth → Watford
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: p0020797-Leeson-Nicholas-William-1967, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259649|batch #259649]]"
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