Ray Mears

British woodsman, author and television presenter
Person human Q1856292
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Summary

Ray Mears is a human[1]. He was born in Kenley[2]. He was born on February 7, 1964[3]. He worked as a television presenter[4], writer[5], and non-fiction writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,230 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ray Mears was born in Kenley[2].
  • Ray Mears was born on February 7, 1964[3].
  • Ray Mears was born on February 1964[8].
  • Ray Mears held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Ray Mears worked as a television presenter[4].
  • Ray Mears worked as a writer[5].
  • Ray Mears's professions included non-fiction writer[6].
  • Among Ray Mears's employers was ITV[10].
  • Ray Mears's education included a stint at Reigate Grammar School[11].
  • Ray Mears's education included a stint at Dover High School[12].
  • Ray Mears received the Mungo Park Medal[13].
  • Ray Mears received the Ness Award[14].
  • Ray Mears received the honorary master's degree[15].
  • Ray Mears is recorded as male[16].
  • Ray Mears's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ray Mears's family name is recorded as Mears[18].
  • Ray Mears's given name is recorded as Raymond[19].
  • Ray Mears's official website is recorded as http://www.raymears.com/[20].
  • Ray Mears's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Ray Mears's P14750 is recorded as 9748-80C6-1758-32BA-FA2E[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kenley[2], Ray Mears… Recorded date of birth include February 7, 1964[3] and February 1964[8].

Education

Educated at Reigate Grammar School[11], a school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1675[25] and Dover High School[12], a high school[26], in United States[27], founded in 1915[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[4], writer[5], and non-fiction writer[6]. Among Ray Mears's employers was ITV[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Mungo Park Medal[13], an award[29]; Ness Award[14], an award[30]; and honorary master's degree[15].

Why It Matters

Ray Mears ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,230 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Ray Mears born?

Born in Kenley[2].

What did Ray Mears do for work?

Ray Mears worked as television presenter[4], writer[5], and non-fiction writer[6].

Where did Ray Mears go to school?

Ray Mears was educated at Reigate Grammar School[11] and Dover High School[12].

What awards did Ray Mears receive?

Honors received include Mungo Park Medal[13], Ness Award[14], and honorary master's degree[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . 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. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id → hipfejb
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 9748-80C6-1758-32BA-FA2E
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Citizenship → —
    Place of birth → Kenley
    Educated at → Reigate Grammar School, Dover High School
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