Richard Dimbleby

British journalist, broadcaster and war correspondent (1913-1965)
Person human Q3430720
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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 is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Richmond[2].
  • 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].

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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[28], b. 1938[29], of United Kingdom[30]; Jonathan Dimbleby[14], a television presenter[31], b. 1944[32], of United Kingdom[33]; and Nicholas Dimbleby[15], a sculptor[34], 1946–2024[35], of United Kingdom[36].

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 is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

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].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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