Barry Sheene

British motorcycle racer (1950-2003)
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Summary

Barry Sheene was born on September 11, 1950[1], in London[2]. He died on March 10, 2003[3], in Sydney[4]. He worked as a motorcycle racer[5], sports commentator[6], and television presenter[7].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Stephanie McLean[8]
  • Child: Sidonie Sheene[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[11], MotoGP Legends[12], Segrave Trophy[13], Pilot de l'any Solo Moto[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Cause of death: esophageal cancer[16], stomach cancer[17]
  • Sport: motorcycle road racing[18]
  • Family name: Sheene[19]
  • Given name: Barry[20]
  • Official website: https://www.sheene.com[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Birth name: Barry Steven Frank Sheene[24]
  • Sport number: 7[25]
  • P14750: 1E2E-ABED-B234-CFDF-2336[26]

FAQs

Where was Barry Sheene born?

Barry Sheene was born in London[2].

Where did Barry Sheene die?

Barry Sheene died in Sydney[4].

Who was Barry Sheene married to?

Barry Sheene's spouses include Stephanie McLean[8].

What did Barry Sheene do for work?

Barry Sheene worked as a motorcycle racer[5], sports commentator[6], and television presenter[7].

What awards did Barry Sheene receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[11], MotoGP Legends[12], Segrave Trophy[13], and Pilot de l'any Solo Moto[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . news.com.au. news.com.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Member of the Order of the British Empire, MotoGP Legends, Segrave Trophy +1
    Sex or gender → male
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