Tom Driberg

British journalist, politician and clergyman (1905-1976)
Person human Q1279583
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Tom Driberg

Summary

Tom Driberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Crowborough[2]. He was born on May 22, 1905[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on August 12, 1976[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (486 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Tom Driberg was born in Crowborough[2].
  • Tom Driberg died in London[4].
  • Tom Driberg was born on May 22, 1905[3].
  • Tom Driberg died on August 12, 1976[5].
  • Tom Driberg's father was John James Street Driberg[9].
  • Tom Driberg's mother was Amy Mary Irving Bell[10].
  • Tom Driberg was married to Ena Mary Lyttleton[11].
  • Tom Driberg held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Tom Driberg held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Tom Driberg worked as a journalist[6].
  • Tom Driberg's professions included politician[7].
  • Tom Driberg held the position of member of the House of Lords[14].
  • Tom Driberg held the position of member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • Tom Driberg held the position of member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Tom Driberg held the position of member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Tom Driberg held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Tom Driberg held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Tom Driberg's education included a stint at Christ Church[20].
  • Tom Driberg's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21].
  • Tom Driberg is recorded as male[22].
  • Tom Driberg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Tom Driberg was affiliated with the Labour Party[24].
  • Tom Driberg's family name is recorded as Driberg[25].
  • Tom Driberg's given name is recorded as Tom[26].
  • Tom Driberg's pseudonym is recorded as William Hickey[27].

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Origins and Family

Tom Driberg was born in Crowborough[2]. He was born on May 22, 1905[3]. His father was John James Street Driberg[9]. His mother was Amy Mary Irving Bell[10].

Education

Tom Driberg's education included a stint at Christ Church[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[14], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1801[30]; member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1970[33]; member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1966[36]; member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1964[39]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1959[42]; and member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1951[45].

Personal Life

Tom Driberg was married to Ena Mary Lyttleton[11]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[21]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[24].

Death and Burial

Tom Driberg died on August 12, 1976[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Tom Driberg ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (486 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Tom Driberg born?

Tom Driberg's place of birth was Crowborough[2].

Where did Tom Driberg die?

Tom Driberg passed away in London[4].

Who were Tom Driberg's parents?

Tom Driberg's father was John James Street Driberg[9]. Tom Driberg's mother was Amy Mary Irving Bell[10].

Who was Tom Driberg married to?

Tom Driberg's spouses include Ena Mary Lyttleton[11].

What did Tom Driberg do for work?

Tom Driberg worked as journalist[6] and politician[7].

Where did Tom Driberg go to school?

Tom Driberg was educated at Christ Church[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

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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. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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