Stanley Unwin

British publisher (1884-1968): George Allen & Unwin; Allen and Unwin
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Stanley Unwin

Summary

Stanley Unwin is a human[1]. He was born in Lewisham[2]. He was born on +1884-12-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1968-10-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a publisher[6], writer[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Stanley Unwin was born in Lewisham[2].
  • Stanley Unwin died in London[4].
  • Stanley Unwin was born on +1884-12-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Stanley Unwin died on +1968-10-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • Stanley Unwin's father was Edwin Unwin[11].
  • Stanley Unwin's mother was Elizabeth Spicer[12].
  • Stanley Unwin was married to Alice Mary Storr[13].
  • A child of Stanley Unwin was Rayner Unwin[14].
  • A child of Stanley Unwin was David Severn[15].
  • A child of Stanley Unwin was Ruth Severn Unwin[16].
  • Stanley Unwin held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Stanley Unwin's professions included publisher[6].
  • Stanley Unwin's professions included writer[7].
  • Stanley Unwin's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Stanley Unwin received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Stanley Unwin received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Stanley Unwin received the Knights of the Order of the Falcon[20].
  • Stanley Unwin received the honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[21].
  • Stanley Unwin received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Stanley Unwin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Stanley Unwin is recorded as male[24].
  • Stanley Unwin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Stanley Unwin's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor[26].
  • Stanley Unwin's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109194225[27].

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Origins and Family

Stanley Unwin's place of birth was Lewisham[2]. He was born on +1884-12-19T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Edwin Unwin[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Spicer[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include publisher[6], writer[7], and businessperson[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Knights of the Order of the Falcon[20], a grade of an order[32], in Iceland[33], founded in 1921[34]; honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[21], an award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; and Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39].

Personal Life

Stanley Unwin was married to Alice Mary Storr[13]. Children include Rayner Unwin[14], a publisher[40], 1925–2000[41], of United Kingdom[42]; David Severn[15], a children's writer[43], 1918–2010[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45]; and Ruth Severn Unwin[16], 1920–1998[46].

Death and Burial

Stanley Unwin died on +1968-10-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Stanley Unwin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Stanley Unwin born?

Born in Lewisham[2], Stanley Unwin…

Where did Stanley Unwin die?

Stanley Unwin passed away in London[4].

Who were Stanley Unwin's parents?

Stanley Unwin's father was Edwin Unwin[11]. Stanley Unwin's mother was Elizabeth Spicer[12].

Who was Stanley Unwin married to?

Stanley Unwin's spouses include Alice Mary Storr[13].

What did Stanley Unwin do for work?

Stanley Unwin worked as publisher[6], writer[7], and businessperson[8].

What awards did Stanley Unwin receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], Knights of the Order of the Falcon[20], and honorary doctor of the University of Aberdeen[21].

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  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . huffingtonpost.com. huffingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . openlibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death London
    Instance of human
    Noble title Knight Bachelor
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