Paul Abbott

English writer and producer
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Paul Abbott

Summary

Paul Abbott is a human[1]. Born in Burnley[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1960[3]. He worked as a television producer[4], screenwriter[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #6,977 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Burnley[2], Paul Abbott…
  • Paul Abbott was born on February 22, 1960[3].
  • Paul Abbott held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Paul Abbott worked as a television producer[4].
  • Paul Abbott worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Paul Abbott's professions included writer[6].
  • Among Paul Abbott's employers was University of Salford[9].
  • Paul Abbott was educated at Manchester Metropolitan University[10].
  • Paul Abbott's education included a stint at Victoria University of Manchester[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Abbott is Touching Evil[12].
  • Paul Abbott received the Edgar Awards[13].
  • Paul Abbott is recorded as male[14].
  • Paul Abbott's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Paul Abbott's Commons category is recorded as Paul Abbott[16].
  • Paul Abbott's family name is recorded as Abbott[17].
  • Paul Abbott's given name is recorded as Paul[18].
  • Paul Abbott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Paul Abbott's different from is recorded as Paul Abbott[20].
  • Paul Abbott's P14750 is recorded as 9CAD-5C22-2424-C764-6AA4[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Burnley[2], Paul Abbott… he was born on February 22, 1960[3].

Education

Educated at Manchester Metropolitan University[10], a public university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1842[24], headquartered in Manchester[25] and Victoria University of Manchester[11], a university[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1851[28], headquartered in Manchester[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television producer[4], screenwriter[5], and writer[6]. Among Paul Abbott's employers was University of Salford[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul Abbott is Touching Evil[12].

Recognition

Paul Abbott received the Edgar Awards[13].

Why It Matters

Paul Abbott ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (476 views/month, #6,977 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Paul Abbott born?

Paul Abbott was born in Burnley[2].

What did Paul Abbott do for work?

Paul Abbott worked as television producer[4], screenwriter[5], and writer[6].

Where did Paul Abbott go to school?

Paul Abbott was educated at Manchester Metropolitan University[10] and Victoria University of Manchester[11].

What awards did Paul Abbott receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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