Rachel Billington

British novelist, children's writer, and scriptwriter
Person human Q1556074
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Rachel Billington

Summary

Rachel Billington is a human[1]. She was born in Oxford[2]. She was born on May 11, 1942[3]. She worked as a writer[4], children's writer[5], and novelist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Rachel Billington's place of birth was Oxford[2].
  • Rachel Billington was born on May 11, 1942[3].
  • Rachel Billington was born on April 11, 1942[8].
  • Rachel Billington was born on January 1, 1942[9].
  • Rachel Billington's father was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[10].
  • Rachel Billington's mother was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[11].
  • Among Rachel Billington's spouses was Kevin Billington[12].
  • A child of Rachel Billington was Nathaniel Kevin Billington[13].
  • A child of Rachel Billington was Catherine Rose Billington[14].
  • A child of Rachel Billington was Chloe Margaret Billington[15].
  • A child of Rachel Billington was Caspar Leo Billington[16].
  • Rachel Billington held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Rachel Billington's professions included writer[4].
  • Rachel Billington worked as a children's writer[5].
  • Rachel Billington worked as a novelist[6].
  • Rachel Billington held the position of Booker Prize judge[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Rachel Billington is Theo and Matilda[19].
  • Rachel Billington received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Rachel Billington is recorded as female[21].
  • Rachel Billington's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Rachel Billington's noble title is recorded as lady[23].
  • Rachel Billington's Commons category is recorded as Rachel Billington[24].
  • Rachel Billington earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].
  • Rachel Billington's residence is recorded as The Court House[26].
  • Rachel Billington's family name is recorded as Billington[27].

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Origins and Family

Rachel Billington's place of birth was Oxford[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 11, 1942[3], April 11, 1942[8], and January 1, 1942[9]. Her father was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[10]. Her mother was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[11].

Education

Rachel Billington earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], children's writer[5], and novelist[6]. Rachel Billington held the position of Booker Prize judge[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rachel Billington is Theo and Matilda[19].

Recognition

Rachel Billington received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].

Personal Life

Rachel Billington was married to Kevin Billington[12]. Children include Nathaniel Kevin Billington[13], 1970–2015[28], of United Kingdom[29]; Catherine Rose Billington[14]; Chloe Margaret Billington[15]; and Caspar Leo Billington[16].

Why It Matters

Rachel Billington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Rachel Billington born?

Born in Oxford[2], Rachel Billington…

Who were Rachel Billington's parents?

Rachel Billington's father was Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford[10]. Rachel Billington's mother was Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford[11].

Who was Rachel Billington married to?

Rachel Billington's spouses include Kevin Billington[12].

What did Rachel Billington do for work?

Rachel Billington worked as writer[4], children's writer[5], and novelist[6].

What awards did Rachel Billington receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · DrThneed · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic thesis Q141209366
    Academic degree Doctor of Philosophy
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  2. 15d ago · DrThneed · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title lady
    Number of children {'amount': '+4'}
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    Mother Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford
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