Richard Stanton

British civilian cave diver who specializes in rescues
Person human Q55383101
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Richard Stanton

Summary

Richard Stanton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Coventry[2]. He was born on January 1, 1961[3]. He worked as a cave diver[4] and firefighter[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,441 views/month, #6,720 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Richard Stanton was born in Coventry[2].
  • Richard Stanton was born on January 1, 1961[3].
  • Richard Stanton held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Richard Stanton's professions included cave diver[4].
  • Richard Stanton's professions included firefighter[5].
  • Richard Stanton's education included a stint at Aston University[8].
  • Richard Stanton received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[9].
  • Richard Stanton received the George Medal[10].
  • Richard Stanton is recorded as male[11].
  • Richard Stanton's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Richard Stanton's family name is recorded as Stanton[13].
  • Richard Stanton's given name is recorded as Richard[14].
  • Richard Stanton's given name is recorded as William[15].
  • Richard Stanton's participant in is recorded as Tham Luang cave rescue[16].
  • Richard Stanton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Richard Stanton's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Rick'}[18].

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Origins and Family

Richard Stanton was born in Coventry[2]. He was born on January 1, 1961[3].

Education

Richard Stanton's education included a stint at Aston University[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cave diver[4] and firefighter[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[9], an award[19], in United Kingdom[20] and George Medal[10], a courage award[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1940[23].

Why It Matters

Richard Stanton ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,441 views/month, #6,720 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Richard Stanton born?

Born in Coventry[2], Richard Stanton…

What did Richard Stanton do for work?

Richard Stanton worked as cave diver[4] and firefighter[5].

Where did Richard Stanton go to school?

Richard Stanton was educated at Aston University[8].

What awards did Richard Stanton receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[9] and George Medal[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . The London Gazette 60367. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The London Gazette 60367. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . The London Gazette 60367. wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The London Gazette 60367. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The London Gazette 60367. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The London Gazette 60367. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The London Gazette 60367. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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