Steve Backshall

English naturalist and television presenter
Person human Q7611841
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Steve Backshall

Summary

Steve Backshall is a human[1]. He was born in Surrey[2]. He was born on April 21, 1973[3]. He worked as a writer[4], television presenter[5], naturalist[6], biographer[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,226 views/month, #5,620 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Steve Backshall was born in Surrey[2].
  • Steve Backshall was born on April 21, 1973[3].
  • Steve Backshall was born on April 1973[10].
  • Among Steve Backshall's spouses was Helen Glover[11].
  • Steve Backshall held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Steve Backshall's professions included writer[4].
  • Steve Backshall worked as a television presenter[5].
  • Steve Backshall worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Steve Backshall worked as a biographer[7].
  • Steve Backshall worked as a non-fiction writer[8].
  • Steve Backshall's professions included author[13].
  • Steve Backshall was educated at University of Exeter[14].
  • Steve Backshall's education included a stint at Canterbury Christ Church University[15].
  • Steve Backshall's education included a stint at Collingwood College[16].
  • Steve Backshall's education included a stint at Salesian College[17].
  • Steve Backshall received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Steve Backshall is recorded as male[19].
  • Steve Backshall's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Steve Backshall's Commons category is recorded as Steve Backshall[21].
  • Steve Backshall's family name is recorded as Backshall[22].
  • Steve Backshall's given name is recorded as Steve[23].
  • Steve Backshall's given name is recorded as Stephen[24].
  • Steve Backshall's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Steve Backshall's start of work period is recorded as 1996[26].
  • Steve Backshall's P14750 is recorded as 81B2-0B01-FC7B-ADA1-27A4[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Surrey[2], Steve Backshall… Recorded date of birth include April 21, 1973[3] and April 1973[10].

Education

Educated at University of Exeter[14], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1955[30]; Canterbury Christ Church University[15], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 2005[33], headquartered in Canterbury[34]; Collingwood College[16], a secondary school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1971[37]; and Salesian College[17], an independent school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1901[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], television presenter[5], naturalist[6], biographer[7], non-fiction writer[8], and author[13].

Recognition

Steve Backshall received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].

Personal Life

Among Steve Backshall's spouses was Helen Glover[11].

Why It Matters

Steve Backshall ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,226 views/month, #5,620 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Steve Backshall born?

Born in Surrey[2], Steve Backshall…

Who was Steve Backshall married to?

Steve Backshall's spouses include Helen Glover[11].

What did Steve Backshall do for work?

Steve Backshall worked as writer[4], television presenter[5], naturalist[6], biographer[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

Where did Steve Backshall go to school?

Steve Backshall was educated at University of Exeter[14], Canterbury Christ Church University[15], Collingwood College[16], and Salesian College[17].

What awards did Steve Backshall receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . 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. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 81B2-0B01-FC7B-ADA1-27A4
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  2. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0208874-Backshall-Stephen
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Instance of → human
    Award received → Member of the Order of the British Empire
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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