Thora Hird

British actress (1911–2003)
Person human Q4347204
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Thora Hird

Summary

Thora Hird is a human[1]. Born in Morecambe[2], she… she was born on May 28, 1911[3]. She died in Royal Variety Charity[4]. She died on March 15, 2003[5]. She worked as an actor[6] and film actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (773 views/month, #6,813 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thora Hird's place of birth was Morecambe[2].
  • Thora Hird passed away in Royal Variety Charity[4].
  • Thora Hird was born on May 28, 1911[3].
  • Thora Hird died on March 15, 2003[5].
  • A child of Thora Hird was Janette Scott[9].
  • Thora Hird held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Thora Hird held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Thora Hird worked as an actor[6].
  • Thora Hird worked as a film actor[7].
  • Thora Hird received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Thora Hird is recorded as female[13].
  • Thora Hird's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thora Hird's Commons category is recorded as Thora Hird[15].
  • The cause of death was stroke[16].
  • Thora Hird's family name is recorded as Hird[17].
  • Thora Hird's given name is recorded as Thora[18].
  • Thora Hird's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Thora Hird's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[20].
  • Thora Hird's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Thora Hird's start of work period is recorded as 1931[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Thora Hird's place of birth was Morecambe[2]. She was born on May 28, 1911[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6] and film actor[7].

Recognition

Thora Hird received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].

Personal Life

A child of Thora Hird was Janette Scott[9].

Death and Burial

Thora Hird died on March 15, 2003[5]. She passed away in Royal Variety Charity[4]. The cause of death was stroke[16].

Why It Matters

Thora Hird ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (773 views/month, #6,813 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Thora Hird born?

Thora Hird's place of birth was Morecambe[2].

Where did Thora Hird die?

Thora Hird died in Royal Variety Charity[4].

What did Thora Hird do for work?

Thora Hird worked as actor[6] and film actor[7].

What awards did Thora Hird receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Occupation actor, film actor
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