Nigel Balchin

English novelist and screenwriter (1908–1970)
Person human Q2113829
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Nigel Balchin

Summary

Nigel Balchin is a human[1]. Born in Potterne[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1908[3]. He died in Regent's Park[4]. He died on May 17, 1970[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], psychologist[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Nigel Balchin was born in Potterne[2].
  • Nigel Balchin died in Regent's Park[4].
  • Nigel Balchin was born on December 3, 1908[3].
  • Nigel Balchin died on May 17, 1970[5].
  • Burial took place at Hampstead Cemetery[11].
  • Among Nigel Balchin's spouses was Elisabeth Ayrton[12].
  • A child of Nigel Balchin was Penelope Leach[13].
  • Nigel Balchin held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Nigel Balchin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Nigel Balchin's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Nigel Balchin worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Nigel Balchin worked as a writer[8].
  • Nigel Balchin worked as a military personnel[9].
  • Nigel Balchin was educated at Peterhouse[16].
  • Nigel Balchin's education included a stint at Dauntsey's School[17].
  • Nigel Balchin received the BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay[18].
  • Nigel Balchin is recorded as male[19].
  • Nigel Balchin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Nigel Balchin's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier[21].
  • Nigel Balchin was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Nigel Balchin's family name is recorded as Balchin[23].
  • Nigel Balchin's given name is recorded as Nigel[24].
  • Nigel Balchin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Nigel Balchin's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+5'}[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Potterne[2], Nigel Balchin… he was born on December 3, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at Peterhouse[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1284[29] and Dauntsey's School[17], a school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1980[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], psychologist[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9].

Recognition

Nigel Balchin received the BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay[18].

Personal Life

Among Nigel Balchin's spouses was Elisabeth Ayrton[12]. A child of him was Penelope Leach[13].

Death and Burial

Nigel Balchin died on May 17, 1970[5]. He died in Regent's Park[4]. Burial took place at Hampstead Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Nigel Balchin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Nigel Balchin born?

Born in Potterne[2], Nigel Balchin…

Where did Nigel Balchin die?

Nigel Balchin passed away in Regent's Park[4].

Who was Nigel Balchin married to?

Nigel Balchin's spouses include Elisabeth Ayrton[12].

What did Nigel Balchin do for work?

Nigel Balchin worked as screenwriter[6], psychologist[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did Nigel Balchin go to school?

Nigel Balchin was educated at Peterhouse[16] and Dauntsey's School[17].

What awards did Nigel Balchin receive?

Honors received include BAFTA Award for Best British Screenplay[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation screenwriter, psychologist, writer +1
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  2. 15d ago · Pescan · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank brigadier
    Educated at
    Given name Nigel
    Conflict
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P8669]]: balchin-nigel-marlin"
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