Shrek

fictional ogre character
Person ogre_in_a_work_of_fiction Q52401
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Shrek

Summary

Shrek is an ogre in a work of fiction[1]. He was born in his swamp[2]. He draws 2,227 Wikipedia views per month (ogre_in_a_work_of_fiction category, ranking #1 of 1).[3]

Key Facts

  • Shrek's place of birth was Shrek's swamp[2].
  • Shrek's father was Shrek's father[4].
  • Shrek was married to Princess Fiona[5].
  • A child of Shrek was Fergus[6].
  • A child of Shrek was Farkle[7].
  • A child of Shrek was Felicia[8].
  • Shrek held the position of King of Far Far Away[9].
  • Shrek is the creator of William Steig[10].
  • Shrek received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[11].
  • Shrek is recorded as male[12].
  • Shrek's instance of is recorded as ogre in a work of fiction[13].
  • Shrek's instance of is recorded as animated film character[14].
  • Shrek's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Shrek's instance of is recorded as Shrek character[16].
  • Shrek's family is recorded as Shrek family[17].
  • Shrek's noble title is recorded as Sir[18].
  • Shrek was performed by Mike Myers[19].
  • Among the performers on Shrek was Michael Gough[20].
  • Shrek is part of Shrek and Fiona[21].
  • Shrek's Commons category is recorded as Shrek (character)[22].
  • Shrek's color is recorded as green[23].
  • Shrek's residence is recorded as Shrek's House[24].
  • Shrek's residence is recorded as Shrek's swamp[25].
  • 1990 marks the founding of Shrek[26].
  • Shrek's voice actor is recorded as Mike Myers[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Shrek was born in his swamp[2]. His father was his father[4].

Career and Affiliations

Shrek held the position of King of Far Far Away[9].

Works and Contributions

Shrek is the creator of William Steig[10]. Things named for him include he[28], a Merino[29].

Recognition

Shrek received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[11].

Personal Life

Among Shrek's spouses was Princess Fiona[5]. Children include Fergus[6], an animated film character[30]; Farkle[7], an animated film character[31]; and Felicia[8], an animated film character[32].

Why It Matters

Shrek draws 2,227 Wikipedia views per month (ogre_in_a_work_of_fiction category, ranking #1 of 1).[3] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include he[28], a Merino[29].

FAQs

Where was Shrek born?

Born in Shrek's swamp[2], Shrek…

Who were Shrek's parents?

Shrek's father was Shrek's father[4].

Who was Shrek married to?

Shrek's spouses include Princess Fiona[5].

What awards did Shrek receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [3] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Fralambert · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Inception +1990-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Position held King of Far Far Away
    Color green
    Aliases
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