Richard Dimbleby

Summary

Richard Dimbleby is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Richmond^[2]. He was born on May 25, 1913^[3]. He died in St Thomas' Hospital^[4]. He died on December 22, 1965^[5]. He worked as a journalist^[6] and television presenter^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,355 views/month, #6,801 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Richmond^[2], Richard Dimbleby…
• Richard Dimbleby passed away in St Thomas' Hospital^[4].
• Richard Dimbleby was born on May 25, 1913^[3].
• Richard Dimbleby died on December 22, 1965^[5].
• Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[9].
• Richard Dimbleby's father was Frederick Jabez George Dimbleby^[10].
• Richard Dimbleby's mother was Gwendoline Mabel Bolwell^[11].
• Richard Dimbleby was married to Dilys Violet Constance Thomas^[12].
• A child of Richard Dimbleby was David Dimbleby^[13].
• A child of Richard Dimbleby was Jonathan Dimbleby^[14].
• A child of Richard Dimbleby was Nicholas Dimbleby^[15].
• Richard Dimbleby held citizenship in United Kingdom^[16].
• Richard Dimbleby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[17].
• English was Richard Dimbleby's native language^[18].
• Richard Dimbleby worked as a journalist^[6].
• Richard Dimbleby worked as a television presenter^[7].
• Richard Dimbleby was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation^[19].
• Richard Dimbleby's education included a stint at Mill Hill School^[20].
• Richard Dimbleby received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[21].
• Richard Dimbleby is recorded as male^[22].
• Richard Dimbleby's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Richard Dimbleby's Commons category is recorded as Richard Dimbleby^[24].
• The cause of death was testicular cancer^[25].
• Richard Dimbleby's family name is recorded as Dimbleby^[26].
• Richard Dimbleby's given name is recorded as Richard^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1913-05-25^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1965-12-22^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: a78dc0af-9711-420c-856e-80cf2e180838^[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Dimbleby was born in Richmond^[2]. He was born on May 25, 1913^[3]. His father was Frederick Jabez George Dimbleby^[10]. His mother was Gwendoline Mabel Bolwell^[11]. English was his native language^[18].

Education

Richard Dimbleby was educated at Mill Hill School^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[6] and television presenter^[7]. Among Richard Dimbleby's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[19].

Recognition

Richard Dimbleby received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[21].

Personal Life

Richard Dimbleby was married to Dilys Violet Constance Thomas^[12]. Children include David Dimbleby^[13], a television presenter^[33], b. 1938^[34], of United Kingdom^[35]; Jonathan Dimbleby^[14], a television presenter^[36], b. 1944^[37], of United Kingdom^[38]; and Nicholas Dimbleby^[15], a sculptor^[39], 1946–2024^[40], of United Kingdom^[41].

Death and Burial

Richard Dimbleby died on December 22, 1965^[5]. He died in St Thomas' Hospital^[4]. The cause of death was testicular cancer^[25]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[9].

Why It Matters

Richard Dimbleby ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,355 views/month, #6,801 of 1,000,298).^[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

FAQs

Where was Richard Dimbleby born?

Richard Dimbleby's place of birth was Richmond^[2].

Where did Richard Dimbleby die?

Richard Dimbleby passed away in St Thomas' Hospital^[4].

Who were Richard Dimbleby's parents?

Richard Dimbleby's father was Frederick Jabez George Dimbleby^[10]. Richard Dimbleby's mother was Gwendoline Mabel Bolwell^[11].

Who was Richard Dimbleby married to?

Richard Dimbleby's spouses include Dilys Violet Constance Thomas^[12].

What did Richard Dimbleby do for work?

Richard Dimbleby worked as journalist^[6] and television presenter^[7].

Where did Richard Dimbleby go to school?

Richard Dimbleby was educated at Mill Hill School^[20].

What awards did Richard Dimbleby receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[21].