Patrick Hamilton

English writer (1904–1962)
Person human Q1278407
Patrick Hamilton
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Patrick Hamilton

Summary

Patrick Hamilton is a human[1]. He was born in Hassocks[2]. He was born on March 17, 1904[3]. He passed away in Sheringham[4]. He died on September 23, 1962[5]. He worked as an actor[6], writer[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hassocks[2], Patrick Hamilton…
  • Patrick Hamilton passed away in Sheringham[4].
  • Patrick Hamilton was born on March 17, 1904[3].
  • Patrick Hamilton died on September 23, 1962[5].
  • Patrick Hamilton's father was Bernard Hamilton[12].
  • Patrick Hamilton was married to Lady Ursula Chetwynd-Talbot[13].
  • Patrick Hamilton held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Patrick Hamilton's professions included actor[6].
  • Patrick Hamilton worked as a writer[7].
  • Patrick Hamilton worked as a novelist[8].
  • Patrick Hamilton worked as a screenwriter[9].
  • Patrick Hamilton worked as a playwright[10].
  • Patrick Hamilton was educated at Westminster School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick Hamilton is Rope[16].
  • Patrick Hamilton is recorded as male[17].
  • Patrick Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Patrick Hamilton's Commons category is recorded as Patrick Hamilton (writer)[19].
  • Patrick Hamilton's archives at is recorded as Harry Ransom Center[20].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[21].
  • The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[22].
  • Patrick Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[23].
  • Patrick Hamilton's given name is recorded as Patrick[24].
  • Patrick Hamilton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Patrick Hamilton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Patrick Hamilton's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Harry Ransom Center[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Patrick Hamilton's place of birth was Hassocks[2]. He was born on March 17, 1904[3]. His father was Bernard Hamilton[12].

Education

Patrick Hamilton's education included a stint at Westminster School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], writer[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and playwright[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Patrick Hamilton is Rope[16].

Personal Life

Among Patrick Hamilton's spouses was Lady Ursula Chetwynd-Talbot[13].

Death and Burial

Patrick Hamilton died on September 23, 1962[5]. He passed away in Sheringham[4]. Recorded cause of death include kidney failure[21] and liver cirrhosis[22].

Why It Matters

Patrick Hamilton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Gas Light[30], a literary work[31].

FAQs

Where was Patrick Hamilton born?

Patrick Hamilton's place of birth was Hassocks[2].

Where did Patrick Hamilton die?

Patrick Hamilton passed away in Sheringham[4].

Who were Patrick Hamilton's parents?

Patrick Hamilton's father was Bernard Hamilton[12].

Who was Patrick Hamilton married to?

Patrick Hamilton's spouses include Lady Ursula Chetwynd-Talbot[13].

What did Patrick Hamilton do for work?

Patrick Hamilton worked as actor[6], writer[7], novelist[8], screenwriter[9], and playwright[10].

Where did Patrick Hamilton go to school?

Patrick Hamilton was educated at Westminster School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Retrieved . norman.hrc.utexas.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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