Robin Knox-Johnston

English yacht racer
Person human Q1370282
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Robin Knox-Johnston

Summary

Robin Knox-Johnston is a human[1]. He was born in Putney[2]. He was born on March 17, 1939[3]. He worked as an explorer[4] and sailor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (672 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Robin Knox-Johnston's place of birth was Putney[2].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston was born on March 17, 1939[3].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston worked as an explorer[4].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's professions included sailor[5].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's education included a stint at Berkhamsted School[8].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[9].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston received the Knight Bachelor[10].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston is recorded as male[11].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Robin Knox-Johnston[13].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's sport is recorded as sailing[14].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's family name is recorded as Knox[15].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's given name is recorded as Robin[16].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's official website is recorded as https://www.robinknox-johnston.co.uk/[17].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's country for sport is recorded as United Kingdom[19].
  • Robin Knox-Johnston's start of work period is recorded as 1969[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Putney[2], Robin Knox-Johnston… he was born on March 17, 1939[3].

Education

Robin Knox-Johnston's education included a stint at Berkhamsted School[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4] and sailor[5].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[9], a grade of an order[21], in United Kingdom[22] and Knight Bachelor[10], a title of honor[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1300[25].

Why It Matters

Robin Knox-Johnston ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (672 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Robin Knox-Johnston born?

Born in Putney[2], Robin Knox-Johnston…

What did Robin Knox-Johnston do for work?

Robin Knox-Johnston worked as explorer[4] and sailor[5].

Where did Robin Knox-Johnston go to school?

Robin Knox-Johnston was educated at Berkhamsted School[8].

What awards did Robin Knox-Johnston receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[9] and Knight Bachelor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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