Patrick O'Brian

English novelist (1914–2000)
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Patrick O'Brian

Summary

Patrick O'Brian is a human[1]. Born in Chalfont St Peter[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1914[3]. He died in Dublin[4]. He died on January 2, 2000[5]. He worked as a translator[6], linguist[7], writer[8], novelist[9], and author[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (680 views/month, #6,723 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Patrick O'Brian's place of birth was Chalfont St Peter[2].
  • Patrick O'Brian died in Dublin[4].
  • Patrick O'Brian was born on December 12, 1914[3].
  • Patrick O'Brian died on January 2, 2000[5].
  • Burial took place at Collioure[12].
  • Patrick O'Brian's father was Charles Russ[13].
  • Among Patrick O'Brian's spouses was Mary Wicksteed[14].
  • Patrick O'Brian held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Patrick O'Brian worked as a translator[6].
  • Patrick O'Brian's professions included linguist[7].
  • Patrick O'Brian worked as a writer[8].
  • Patrick O'Brian worked as a novelist[9].
  • Patrick O'Brian's professions included author[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Patrick O'Brian is Aubrey-Maturin series[16].
  • Patrick O'Brian received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Patrick O'Brian was influenced by Jane Austen[18].
  • Patrick O'Brian was influenced by C. S. Forester[19].
  • Patrick O'Brian is recorded as male[20].
  • Patrick O'Brian's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Patrick O'Brian's genre is historical prose literature[22].
  • Patrick O'Brian's Commons category is recorded as Patrick O'Brian[23].
  • Patrick O'Brian's family name is recorded as O'Brian[24].
  • Patrick O'Brian's given name is recorded as Patrick[25].
  • Patrick O'Brian's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Patrick O'Brian[26].
  • Patrick O'Brian's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Patrick O'Brian was born in Chalfont St Peter[2]. He was born on December 12, 1914[3]. His father was Charles Russ[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], linguist[7], writer[8], novelist[9], and author[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Patrick O'Brian is Aubrey-Maturin series[16].

Recognition

Patrick O'Brian received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Patrick O'Brian was married to Mary Wicksteed[14].

Death and Burial

Patrick O'Brian died on January 2, 2000[5]. He died in Dublin[4]. Burial took place at Collioure[12].

Why It Matters

Patrick O'Brian ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (680 views/month, #6,723 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Aubrey-Maturin series[30], a novel series[31]; Master and Commander[32], a written work[33]; Post Captain[34], a written work[35]; and The Fortune of War[36], a written work[37].

FAQs

Where was Patrick O'Brian born?

Patrick O'Brian's place of birth was Chalfont St Peter[2].

Where did Patrick O'Brian die?

Patrick O'Brian passed away in Dublin[4].

Who were Patrick O'Brian's parents?

Patrick O'Brian's father was Charles Russ[13].

Who was Patrick O'Brian married to?

Patrick O'Brian's spouses include Mary Wicksteed[14].

What did Patrick O'Brian do for work?

Patrick O'Brian worked as translator[6], linguist[7], writer[8], novelist[9], and author[10].

What awards did Patrick O'Brian receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . telegraph.co.uk. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . pbs.org. pbs.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . openlibrary.org. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . news.bbc.co.uk. news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . 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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