Terence Rattigan

British playwright, screenwriter (1911-1977)
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Terence Rattigan

Summary

Terence Rattigan is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 10, 1911[3]. He passed away in Hamilton[4]. He died on November 30, 1977[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and cricketer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Terence Rattigan was born in London[2].
  • Terence Rattigan passed away in Hamilton[4].
  • Terence Rattigan was born on June 10, 1911[3].
  • Terence Rattigan died on November 30, 1977[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • Terence Rattigan's father was Frank Rattigan[12].
  • Terence Rattigan's mother was Vera Rattigan (née Houston)[13].
  • Terence Rattigan held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Terence Rattigan worked as a playwright[6].
  • Terence Rattigan worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Terence Rattigan worked as a writer[8].
  • Terence Rattigan's professions included cricketer[9].
  • Terence Rattigan was educated at Harrow School[15].
  • Terence Rattigan's education included a stint at Trinity College[16].
  • Terence Rattigan was educated at Sandroyd School[17].
  • Terence Rattigan received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Terence Rattigan received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Terence Rattigan is recorded as male[20].
  • Terence Rattigan's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Terence Rattigan's Commons category is recorded as Terence Rattigan[22].
  • Terence Rattigan's archives at is recorded as British Library[23].
  • The cause of death was bone cancer[24].
  • Terence Rattigan's sport is recorded as cricket[25].
  • Terence Rattigan's family name is recorded as Rattigan[26].
  • Terence Rattigan's given name is recorded as Terence[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Terence Rattigan… he was born on June 10, 1911[3]. His father was Frank Rattigan[12]. His mother was Vera Rattigan (née Houston)[13].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[15], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30]; Trinity College[16], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1555[33]; and Sandroyd School[17], a school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1888[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and cricketer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1300[41].

Death and Burial

Terence Rattigan died on November 30, 1977[5]. He died in Hamilton[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[24]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Terence Rattigan ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include The Deep Blue Sea[44], a literary work[45]; The Sleeping Prince[46], a literary work[47]; and The Browning Version[48], a literary work[49].

FAQs

Where was Terence Rattigan born?

Terence Rattigan's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Terence Rattigan die?

Terence Rattigan passed away in Hamilton[4].

Who were Terence Rattigan's parents?

Terence Rattigan's father was Frank Rattigan[12]. Terence Rattigan's mother was Vera Rattigan (née Houston)[13].

What did Terence Rattigan do for work?

Terence Rattigan worked as playwright[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], and cricketer[9].

Where did Terence Rattigan go to school?

Terence Rattigan was educated at Harrow School[15], Trinity College[16], and Sandroyd School[17].

What awards did Terence Rattigan receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18] and Knight Bachelor[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . searcharchives.bl.uk. Retrieved . searcharchives.bl.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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