Richard Tregaskis

American journalist (1916–1973)
Person human Q7329545
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Richard Tregaskis

Summary

Richard Tregaskis is a human[1]. He was born on November 28, 1916[2]. He died on August 15, 1973[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], and historian[6].

Key Facts

  • Richard Tregaskis was born on November 28, 1916[2].
  • Richard Tregaskis died on August 15, 1973[3].
  • Richard Tregaskis held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Richard Tregaskis's professions included writer[4].
  • Richard Tregaskis worked as a journalist[5].
  • Richard Tregaskis worked as a historian[6].
  • Richard Tregaskis was educated at Harvard University[8].
  • Richard Tregaskis was educated at Peddie School[9].
  • Richard Tregaskis's education included a stint at Pingry School[10].
  • Richard Tregaskis received the George Polk Award[11].
  • Richard Tregaskis is recorded as male[12].
  • Richard Tregaskis's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Richard Tregaskis's Commons category is recorded as Richard Tregaskis[14].
  • The cause of death was drowning[15].
  • Richard Tregaskis was part of the conflict Korean War[16].
  • Richard Tregaskis's family name is recorded as Q37432844[17].
  • Richard Tregaskis's given name is recorded as Richard[18].
  • Richard Tregaskis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

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Origins and Family

Richard Tregaskis was born on November 28, 1916[2].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[8], a private university[20], in United States[21], founded in 1636[22], headquartered in Cambridge[23]; Peddie School[9], a boarding school[24], in United States[25], founded in 1864[26]; and Pingry School[10], a school[27], in United States[28], founded in 1861[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], and historian[6].

Recognition

Richard Tregaskis received the George Polk Award[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Tregaskis died on August 15, 1973[3]. The cause of death was drowning[15].

FAQs

What did Richard Tregaskis do for work?

Richard Tregaskis worked as writer[4], journalist[5], and historian[6].

Where did Richard Tregaskis go to school?

Richard Tregaskis was educated at Harvard University[8], Peddie School[9], and Pingry School[10].

What awards did Richard Tregaskis receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 5w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Harvard University, Peddie School, Pingry School
    Nla trove people id 1302908
    Family name Q37432844
    Tmdb person id 138164
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