Anthony Berkeley Cox

English crime writer (1893–1971)
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Anthony Berkeley Cox

Summary

Anthony Berkeley Cox is a human[1]. Born in Watford[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1893[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 9, 1971[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and journalist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Watford[2], Anthony Berkeley Cox…
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox died in London[4].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox was born on July 5, 1893[3].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox was born on 1893[9].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox died on March 9, 1971[5].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox died on 1971[10].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox worked as a writer[6].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's professions included journalist[7].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's field of work was belletristic literature[13].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's field of work was English-language literature[14].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's field of work was English prose literature[15].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's education included a stint at University College London[16].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's education included a stint at Sherborne School[17].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox received the Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[18].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox is recorded as male[19].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's genre is detective fiction[21].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's genre is sketch story[22].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's genre is fantasy[23].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's family name is recorded as Cox[24].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's given name is recorded as Anthony[25].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's pseudonym is recorded as A. Monmouth Platts[26].
  • Anthony Berkeley Cox's pseudonym is recorded as A. B. Cox[27].

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Origins and Family

Anthony Berkeley Cox's place of birth was Watford[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 5, 1893[3] and 1893[9].

Education

Educated at University College London[16], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and Sherborne School[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1550[34], headquartered in Sherborne[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and journalist[7]. Fields of work include belletristic literature[13], a literary genre[36]; English-language literature[14], a sub-set of literature[37]; and English prose literature[15].

Recognition

Anthony Berkeley Cox received the Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 9, 1971[5] and 1971[10]. Anthony Berkeley Cox passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Anthony Berkeley Cox has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Works attributed to him include The Poisoned Chocolates Case[39], a written work[40].

FAQs

Where was Anthony Berkeley Cox born?

Born in Watford[2], Anthony Berkeley Cox…

Where did Anthony Berkeley Cox die?

Anthony Berkeley Cox died in London[4].

What did Anthony Berkeley Cox do for work?

Anthony Berkeley Cox worked as writer[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Anthony Berkeley Cox go to school?

Anthony Berkeley Cox was educated at University College London[16] and Sherborne School[17].

What awards did Anthony Berkeley Cox receive?

Honors received include Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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