Peter Fleming

British adventurer, journalist, soldier & travel writer (1907–1971)
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Peter Fleming

Summary

Peter Fleming is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 31, 1907[3]. He passed away in Bridge of Orchy[4]. He died on August 18, 1971[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], traveler[9], and adventurer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,198 views/month, #6,976 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter Fleming's place of birth was London[2].
  • Peter Fleming died in Bridge of Orchy[4].
  • Peter Fleming passed away in Argyll[12].
  • Peter Fleming was born on May 31, 1907[3].
  • Peter Fleming died on August 18, 1971[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Bartholomew, Nettlebed[13].
  • Peter Fleming's father was Valentine Fleming[14].
  • Peter Fleming's mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[15].
  • Among Peter Fleming's spouses was Celia Johnson[16].
  • A child of Peter Fleming was Lucy Fleming[17].
  • A child of Peter Fleming was Kate Fleming[18].
  • A child of Peter Fleming was Nicholas Peter Val Fleming[19].
  • Peter Fleming held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Peter Fleming worked as a writer[6].
  • Peter Fleming's professions included journalist[7].
  • Peter Fleming worked as a novelist[8].
  • Peter Fleming worked as a traveler[9].
  • Peter Fleming's professions included adventurer[10].
  • Peter Fleming's field of work was travel[21].
  • Peter Fleming's field of work was journalism[22].
  • Peter Fleming's field of work was guide book[23].
  • Peter Fleming held the position of High Sheriff of Oxfordshire[24].
  • Peter Fleming was educated at Christ Church[25].
  • Peter Fleming was educated at Eton College[26].
  • Peter Fleming received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Fleming's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 31, 1907[3]. His father was Valentine Fleming[14]. His mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[15].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[25], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[26], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], traveler[9], and adventurer[10]. Fields of work include travel[21]; journalism[22], an industry[35]; and guide book[23], a literary genre[36]. Peter Fleming held the position of High Sheriff of Oxfordshire[24].

Recognition

Peter Fleming received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27].

Personal Life

Among Peter Fleming's spouses was Celia Johnson[16]. Children include Lucy Fleming[17], an actor[37], b. 1947[38], of United Kingdom[39]; Kate Fleming[18], b. 1946[40]; and Nicholas Peter Val Fleming[19], 1939–1995[41].

Death and Burial

Peter Fleming died on August 18, 1971[5]. Recorded place of death include Bridge of Orchy[4], a village[42], in United Kingdom[43] and Argyll[12], a registration county[44], in United Kingdom[45]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[46]. Burial took place at Church of St Bartholomew, Nettlebed[13].

Why It Matters

Peter Fleming ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,198 views/month, #6,976 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Peter Fleming born?

Born in London[2], Peter Fleming…

Where did Peter Fleming die?

Peter Fleming passed away in Bridge of Orchy[4].

Who were Peter Fleming's parents?

Peter Fleming's father was Valentine Fleming[14]. Peter Fleming's mother was Evelyn St. Croix Fleming[15].

Who was Peter Fleming married to?

Peter Fleming's spouses include Celia Johnson[16].

What did Peter Fleming do for work?

Peter Fleming worked as writer[6], journalist[7], novelist[8], traveler[9], and adventurer[10].

Where did Peter Fleming go to school?

Peter Fleming was educated at Christ Church[25] and Eton College[26].

What awards did Peter Fleming receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . The London Gazette 39489. wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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