Peter Cheyney

British writer (1896–1951)
Person human Q1344250
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Peter Cheyney

Summary

Peter Cheyney is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 22, 1896[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 26, 1951[5]. He worked as a writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], police officer[9], and crime fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter Cheyney's place of birth was London[2].
  • Peter Cheyney died in London[4].
  • Peter Cheyney was born on February 22, 1896[3].
  • Peter Cheyney was born on February 22, 1898[12].
  • Peter Cheyney died on June 26, 1951[5].
  • Burial took place at Putney Vale Cemetery[13].
  • Peter Cheyney was married to Dorma Leigh[14].
  • Peter Cheyney held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Peter Cheyney worked as a writer[6].
  • Peter Cheyney's professions included novelist[7].
  • Peter Cheyney worked as a journalist[8].
  • Peter Cheyney worked as a police officer[9].
  • Peter Cheyney worked as a crime fiction writer[10].
  • Peter Cheyney worked as a screenwriter[16].
  • Peter Cheyney's field of work was detective literature[17].
  • Peter Cheyney's field of work was journalism[18].
  • Peter Cheyney's field of work was police[19].
  • Peter Cheyney's education included a stint at Mercers' School[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Cheyney is Can Ladies Kill?[21].
  • Peter Cheyney is recorded as male[22].
  • Peter Cheyney's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Peter Cheyney's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Peter Cheyney's Commons category is recorded as Peter Cheyney[25].
  • Peter Cheyney's family name is recorded as Cheyney[26].
  • Peter Cheyney's given name is recorded as Peter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Cheyney was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 22, 1896[3] and February 22, 1898[12].

Education

Peter Cheyney was educated at Mercers' School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], police officer[9], crime fiction writer[10], and screenwriter[16]. Fields of work include detective literature[17], a literary genre[28]; journalism[18], an industry[29]; and police[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Peter Cheyney is Can Ladies Kill?[21].

Personal Life

Peter Cheyney was married to Dorma Leigh[14].

Death and Burial

Peter Cheyney died on June 26, 1951[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Putney Vale Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Peter Cheyney ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Peter Cheyney born?

Peter Cheyney was born in London[2].

Where did Peter Cheyney die?

Peter Cheyney died in London[4].

Who was Peter Cheyney married to?

Peter Cheyney's spouses include Dorma Leigh[14].

What did Peter Cheyney do for work?

Peter Cheyney worked as writer[6], novelist[7], journalist[8], police officer[9], and crime fiction writer[10].

Where did Peter Cheyney go to school?

Peter Cheyney was educated at Mercers' School[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . 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. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → peter-cheyney
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → E482-0146-B80C-C46D-E4C5
    Noosfere author id → 2147193696
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  3. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, novelist, journalist +3
    Svkkl authority id → p0024985-Cheyney-Peter-18961951
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