Wilbur Shaw

American racing driver (1902–1954)
Person human Q2463390
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Wilbur Shaw

Summary

Wilbur Shaw is a human[1]. He was born in Shelbyville[2]. He was born on October 31, 1902[3]. He passed away in Decatur[4]. He died on November 30, 1954[5]. He worked as a racing automobile driver[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilbur Shaw was born in Shelbyville[2].
  • Wilbur Shaw passed away in Decatur[4].
  • Wilbur Shaw was born on October 31, 1902[3].
  • Wilbur Shaw was born on 1902[9].
  • Wilbur Shaw died on November 30, 1954[5].
  • Wilbur Shaw died on October 30, 1954[10].
  • Wilbur Shaw died on 1954[11].
  • Burial took place at Vernon Cemetery[12].
  • Wilbur Shaw held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Wilbur Shaw's professions included racing automobile driver[6].
  • Wilbur Shaw worked as a writer[7].
  • Wilbur Shaw received the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America[14].
  • Wilbur Shaw is recorded as male[15].
  • Wilbur Shaw's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Wilbur Shaw's sport is recorded as auto racing[17].
  • Wilbur Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw[18].
  • Wilbur Shaw's given name is recorded as Wilbur[19].
  • Wilbur Shaw's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilbur Shaw was born in Shelbyville[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 31, 1902[3] and 1902[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include racing automobile driver[6] and writer[7].

Recognition

Wilbur Shaw received the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 30, 1954[5], October 30, 1954[10], and 1954[11]. Wilbur Shaw passed away in Decatur[4]. Burial took place at Vernon Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Wilbur Shaw ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Wilbur Shaw born?

Born in Shelbyville[2], Wilbur Shaw…

Where did Wilbur Shaw die?

Wilbur Shaw passed away in Decatur[4].

What did Wilbur Shaw do for work?

Wilbur Shaw worked as racing automobile driver[6] and writer[7].

What awards did Wilbur Shaw receive?

Honors received include Motorsports Hall of Fame of America[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Driver Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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