Principal Skinner

fictional character from The Simpsons franchise
Person fictional_human Q1503373
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Principal Skinner

Summary

Principal Skinner is a fictional human[1]. He was born on November 1, 1943[2]. He worked as a soldier[3], head teacher[4], and volunteer firefighter[5]. He draws 790 Wikipedia views per month (fictional_human category, ranking #697 of 5,308).[6]

Key Facts

  • Principal Skinner was born on November 1, 1943[2].
  • Principal Skinner's father was Sheldon Skinner[7].
  • Principal Skinner's mother was Agnes Skinner[8].
  • Principal Skinner held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Principal Skinner's professions included soldier[3].
  • Principal Skinner's professions included head teacher[4].
  • Principal Skinner worked as a volunteer firefighter[5].
  • Principal Skinner is the creator of Matt Groening[10].
  • Principal Skinner was a member of United States Army Special Forces[11].
  • Principal Skinner is recorded as male[12].
  • Principal Skinner's instance of is recorded as fictional human[13].
  • Principal Skinner's instance of is recorded as animated character[14].
  • Principal Skinner's instance of is recorded as animated television character[15].
  • Principal Skinner's residence is recorded as Skinner's House[16].
  • Principal Skinner was part of the conflict Vietnam War[17].
  • Principal Skinner's family name is recorded as Skinner[18].
  • Principal Skinner's given name is recorded as Seymour[19].
  • Principal Skinner's medical condition is recorded as peanut allergy[20].
  • Principal Skinner's from narrative universe is recorded as The Simpsons universe[21].
  • Principal Skinner's present in work is recorded as The Simpsons[22].
  • Principal Skinner's present in work is recorded as Skinner & the Superintendent[23].
  • Principal Skinner's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Armin Tamzarian'}[24].
  • Principal Skinner's first appearance is recorded as Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire[25].
  • Principal Skinner's narrative role is recorded as title character[26].
  • Principal Skinner's media franchise is recorded as The Simpsons[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Principal Skinner was born on November 1, 1943[2]. His father was Sheldon Skinner[7]. His mother was Agnes Skinner[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include soldier[3], head teacher[4], and volunteer firefighter[5].

Works and Contributions

Principal Skinner is the creator of Matt Groening[10].

Why It Matters

Principal Skinner draws 790 Wikipedia views per month (fictional_human category, ranking #697 of 5,308).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Who were Principal Skinner's parents?

Principal Skinner's father was Sheldon Skinner[7]. Principal Skinner's mother was Agnes Skinner[8].

What did Principal Skinner do for work?

Principal Skinner worked as soldier[3], head teacher[4], and volunteer firefighter[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Please Homer, Don't Hammer 'Em. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Principal and the Pauper. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Fralambert · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Sex or gender male
    Media franchise The Simpsons
    Creator Matt Groening
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