Alistair Campbell

New Zealand poet (1925–2009)
Person human Q2710978
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Summary

Alistair Campbell was born on June 25, 1925[1], in Rarotonga[2]. He died on August 16, 2009[3], in Wellington[4]. He worked as a lyricist[5], poet[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Meg Campbell[9], Fleur Adcock[10]
  • Country of citizenship: New Zealand[11]
  • Educated at: Victoria University of Wellington[12], Otago Boys' High School[13]
  • Award received: Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[14], Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Poetry)[15], honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Campbell[18]
  • Given name: Alistair[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]

Why It Matters

Alistair Campbell has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Alistair Campbell born?

Alistair Campbell's place of birth was Rarotonga[2].

Where did Alistair Campbell die?

Alistair Campbell passed away in Wellington[4].

Who was Alistair Campbell married to?

Alistair Campbell's spouses include Meg Campbell[9] and Fleur Adcock[10].

What did Alistair Campbell do for work?

Alistair Campbell worked as a lyricist[5], poet[6], and writer[7].

Where did Alistair Campbell go to school?

Alistair Campbell was educated at Victoria University of Wellington[12] and Otago Boys' High School[13].

What awards did Alistair Campbell receive?

Honors received include Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[14], Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Poetry)[15], and honorary doctor of Victoria University of Wellington[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . dpmc.govt.nz. dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . creativenz.govt.nz. creativenz.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wgtn.ac.nz. wgtn.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . radionz.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . 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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