Richard Burton
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Summary
Richard Burton was born on November 10, 1925[1], in Pontrhydyfen[2]. He died on August 5, 1984[3], in Geneva[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], diarist[6], stage actor[7], actor[8], and film director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72,815 views/month, #1,698 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Céligny[11]
- Place of burial: Old Cemetery of Céligny[12]
- Father: Richard Walter Jenkins[13]
- Mother: Edith Mawd Thomas[14]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Taylor[15], Sybil Christopher[16], Suzy Miller[17], Sally Burton[18]
- Child: Jessica Burton[19], Kate Burton[20], Liza Todd[21], Maria Burton[22]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[23], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24]
- Native language: Welsh[25]
- Occupation: film producer[26], producer[27], director[28], musician[29]
- Educated at: Exeter College[30]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31], Theatre World Award[32], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[33], Golden Globe Awards[34], Grammy Awards[35], Special Tony Award[36], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[40]
- Commons category: Richard Burton[41]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[42]
- Family name: Burton[43], Jenkins[44]
- Given name: Richard[45], Walter[46]
- Official website: http://www.richardburton.com/[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Richard Burton[48]
- Relative: Siân Owen[49]
- Medical condition: epilepsy[50]
- Student of: Philip Burton[51]
- Manner of death: natural causes[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: GB[54]
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Began / founded: 1925-11-10[55]
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Ended / dissolved: 1984-08-05[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1684adc5-882b-42f2-bd26-bd33cefe0640[57]
Why It Matters
Richard Burton has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Richard Burton born?
Richard Burton was born in Pontrhydyfen[2].
Where did Richard Burton die?
Richard Burton died in Geneva[4].
Who were Richard Burton's parents?
Richard Burton's father was Richard Walter Jenkins[13]. Richard Burton's mother was Edith Mawd Thomas[14].
Who was Richard Burton married to?
Richard Burton's spouses include Elizabeth Taylor[15], Sybil Christopher[16], and Suzy Miller[17].
What did Richard Burton do for work?
Richard Burton worked as a film actor[5], diarist[6], stage actor[7], actor[8], and film director[9].
Where did Richard Burton go to school?
Richard Burton was educated at Exeter College[30].
What awards did Richard Burton receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31], Theatre World Award[32], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[33], and Golden Globe Awards[34].