Wilfred Burchett

Australian journalist (1911-1983)
Person human Q1324581
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Wilfred Burchett

Summary

Wilfred Burchett is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], he… he was born on September 16, 1911[3]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. He died on September 27, 1983[5]. He worked as a war correspondent[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilfred Burchett was born in Melbourne[2].
  • Wilfred Burchett passed away in Sofia[4].
  • Wilfred Burchett was born on September 16, 1911[3].
  • Wilfred Burchett died on September 27, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Central Sofia Cemetery[9].
  • Wilfred Burchett held citizenship in Australia[10].
  • Wilfred Burchett's professions included war correspondent[6].
  • Wilfred Burchett's professions included journalist[7].
  • Wilfred Burchett's field of work was war journalism[11].
  • Wilfred Burchett's field of work was World War II[12].
  • Wilfred Burchett's field of work was war[13].
  • Wilfred Burchett was educated at Ballarat High School[14].
  • Wilfred Burchett received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[15].
  • Wilfred Burchett is recorded as male[16].
  • Wilfred Burchett's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wilfred Burchett's genre is opinion journalism[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • Wilfred Burchett's family name is recorded as Burchett[20].
  • Wilfred Burchett's given name is recorded as Wilfred[21].
  • Wilfred Burchett's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].
  • Wilfred Burchett's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Wilfred Burchett's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Wilfred Graham Burchett'}[24].
  • Wilfred Burchett's writing language is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Melbourne[2], Wilfred Burchett… he was born on September 16, 1911[3].

Education

Wilfred Burchett's education included a stint at Ballarat High School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include war correspondent[6] and journalist[7]. Fields of work include war journalism[11], a journalism genre[26]; World War II[12], a world war[27]; and war[13], a type of conflict[28].

Recognition

Wilfred Burchett received the Australian Media Hall of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Wilfred Burchett died on September 27, 1983[5]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. The cause of death was cancer[19]. He is buried at Central Sofia Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Wilfred Burchett ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (316 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Wilfred Burchett born?

Wilfred Burchett was born in Melbourne[2].

Where did Wilfred Burchett die?

Wilfred Burchett died in Sofia[4].

What did Wilfred Burchett do for work?

Wilfred Burchett worked as war correspondent[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Wilfred Burchett go to school?

Wilfred Burchett was educated at Ballarat High School[14].

What awards did Wilfred Burchett receive?

Honors received include Australian Media Hall of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. halloffame.melbournepressclub.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation war correspondent, journalist
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