Peter Benchley

American author (1940–2006)
Person human Q333251
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Peter Benchley

Summary

Peter Benchley is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1940[3]. He died in Princeton[4]. He died on February 11, 2006[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], prose writer[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,875 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Peter Benchley…
  • Peter Benchley passed away in Princeton[4].
  • Peter Benchley was born on May 8, 1940[3].
  • Peter Benchley died on February 11, 2006[5].
  • Peter Benchley died on February 12, 2006[11].
  • Burial took place at Prospect Hill Cemetery[12].
  • Peter Benchley's father was Nathaniel Benchley[13].
  • Peter Benchley was married to Wendy Benchley[14].
  • Peter Benchley held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Peter Benchley worked as a novelist[6].
  • Peter Benchley worked as a writer[7].
  • Peter Benchley's professions included prose writer[8].
  • Peter Benchley's professions included screenwriter[9].
  • Peter Benchley was educated at Harvard University[16].
  • Peter Benchley was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy[17].
  • Peter Benchley's education included a stint at Allen-Stevenson School[18].
  • Peter Benchley received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[19].
  • Peter Benchley is recorded as male[20].
  • Peter Benchley's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • The cause of death was lung disease[22].
  • Peter Benchley's family name is recorded as Benchley[23].
  • Peter Benchley's given name is recorded as Peter[24].
  • Peter Benchley's official website is recorded as http://www.peterbenchley.com[25].
  • Peter Benchley's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Peter Benchley[26].
  • Peter Benchley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Peter Benchley… he was born on May 8, 1940[3]. His father was Nathaniel Benchley[13].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Phillips Exeter Academy[17], a private school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1781[34]; and Allen-Stevenson School[18], a private school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1883[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], prose writer[8], and screenwriter[9].

Recognition

Peter Benchley received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[19].

Personal Life

Peter Benchley was married to Wendy Benchley[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 11, 2006[5] and February 12, 2006[11]. Peter Benchley died in Princeton[4]. The cause of death was lung disease[22]. He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peter Benchley include Ninja lanternshark[38], a taxon[39].

Why It Matters

Peter Benchley ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,875 views/month, #6,786 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Jaws[42], a literary work[43]. Entities named for him include Ninja lanternshark[38], a taxon[39].

FAQs

Where was Peter Benchley born?

Peter Benchley was born in New York City[2].

Where did Peter Benchley die?

Peter Benchley passed away in Princeton[4].

Who were Peter Benchley's parents?

Peter Benchley's father was Nathaniel Benchley[13].

Who was Peter Benchley married to?

Peter Benchley's spouses include Wendy Benchley[14].

What did Peter Benchley do for work?

Peter Benchley worked as novelist[6], writer[7], prose writer[8], and screenwriter[9].

Where did Peter Benchley go to school?

Peter Benchley was educated at Harvard University[16], Phillips Exeter Academy[17], and Allen-Stevenson School[18].

What awards did Peter Benchley receive?

Honors received include New Jersey Hall of Fame[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . njhalloffame.org. njhalloffame.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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