Steve Irwin

Australian zookeeper, conservationist and TV personality (1962–2006)
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Steve Irwin

Summary

Steve Irwin is a human[1]. He was born in Upper Ferntree Gully[2]. He was born on February 22, 1962[3]. He passed away in Batt Reef[4]. He died on September 4, 2006[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], television presenter[7], journalist[8], actor[9], and environmentalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,701 views/month, #1,634 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Steve Irwin was born in Upper Ferntree Gully[2].
  • Steve Irwin died in Batt Reef[4].
  • Steve Irwin was born on February 22, 1962[3].
  • Steve Irwin died on September 4, 2006[5].
  • Steve Irwin is buried at Australia Zoo[12].
  • Steve Irwin's father was Bob Irwin[13].
  • Steve Irwin's mother was Lyn Irwin[14].
  • Among Steve Irwin's spouses was Terri Irwin[15].
  • A child of Steve Irwin was Robert Irwin[16].
  • A child of Steve Irwin was Bindi Irwin[17].
  • Steve Irwin held citizenship in Australia[18].
  • English was Steve Irwin's native language[19].
  • Steve Irwin worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Steve Irwin worked as a television presenter[7].
  • Steve Irwin worked as a journalist[8].
  • Steve Irwin worked as an actor[9].
  • Steve Irwin's professions included environmentalist[10].
  • Steve Irwin worked as a businessperson[20].
  • Steve Irwin's field of work was nature[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Steve Irwin is The Crocodile Hunter[22].
  • Steve Irwin received the Queensland Australian of the Year award[23].
  • Steve Irwin received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
  • Steve Irwin is recorded as male[25].
  • Steve Irwin's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Steve Irwin's Commons category is recorded as Steve Irwin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Steve Irwin's place of birth was Upper Ferntree Gully[2]. He was born on February 22, 1962[3]. His father was Bob Irwin[13]. His mother was Lyn Irwin[14]. English was his native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], television presenter[7], journalist[8], actor[9], environmentalist[10], and businessperson[20]. Steve Irwin's field of work was nature[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Steve Irwin is The Crocodile Hunter[22]. Things named for him include MY Steve Irwin[28], a patrol vessel[29]; Crikey steveirwini[30], a monotypic taxon[31]; and Irwin's turtle[32], a taxon[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Queensland Australian of the Year award[23] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[34], in United States[35].

Personal Life

Steve Irwin was married to Terri Irwin[15]. Children include Robert Irwin[16], a photographer[36], b. 2003[37], of Australia[38] and Bindi Irwin[17], a television presenter[39], b. 1998[40], of Australia[41], awarded the Logie Awards[42], specialised in acting[43].

Death and Burial

Steve Irwin died on September 4, 2006[5]. He passed away in Batt Reef[4]. The cause of death was exsanguination[44]. Burial took place at Australia Zoo[12].

Why It Matters

Steve Irwin ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,701 views/month, #1,634 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

He has been cited as an influence by Coyote Peterson[47], a YouTuber[48], b. 1981[49], of United States[50], awarded the Silver Play Button[51].

Entities named for him include MY Steve Irwin[28], a patrol vessel[29]; Crikey steveirwini[30], a monotypic taxon[31]; and Irwin's turtle[32], a taxon[33].

FAQs

Where was Steve Irwin born?

Born in Upper Ferntree Gully[2], Steve Irwin…

Where did Steve Irwin die?

Steve Irwin died in Batt Reef[4].

Who were Steve Irwin's parents?

Steve Irwin's father was Bob Irwin[13]. Steve Irwin's mother was Lyn Irwin[14].

Who was Steve Irwin married to?

Steve Irwin's spouses include Terri Irwin[15].

What did Steve Irwin do for work?

Steve Irwin worked as screenwriter[6], television presenter[7], journalist[8], actor[9], and environmentalist[10].

What awards did Steve Irwin receive?

Honors received include Queensland Australian of the Year award[23] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].

Who did Steve Irwin influence?

Steve Irwin has been cited as an influence by Coyote Peterson[47].

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  23. [44] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theage.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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