Bob Friend

British newscaster
Person human Q4932474
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Bob Friend

Summary

Bob Friend is a human[1]. He was born on January 20, 1938[2]. He died on October 8, 2008[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], television presenter[5], and news presenter[6].

Key Facts

  • Bob Friend was born on January 20, 1938[2].
  • Bob Friend died on October 8, 2008[3].
  • Bob Friend held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • English was Bob Friend's native language[8].
  • Bob Friend worked as a journalist[4].
  • Bob Friend's professions included television presenter[5].
  • Bob Friend's professions included news presenter[6].
  • Among Bob Friend's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[9].
  • Bob Friend's education included a stint at The Skinners' School[10].
  • Bob Friend received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Bob Friend is recorded as male[12].
  • Bob Friend's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Bob Friend's military branch is recorded as British Army[14].
  • The cause of death was brain cancer[15].
  • Bob Friend's family name is recorded as Friend[16].
  • Bob Friend's given name is recorded as Bob[17].
  • Bob Friend's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[18].
  • Bob Friend's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Bob Friend was born on January 20, 1938[2]. English was his native language[8].

Education

Bob Friend's education included a stint at The Skinners' School[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], television presenter[5], and news presenter[6]. Among Bob Friend's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[9].

Recognition

Bob Friend received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[11].

Death and Burial

Bob Friend died on October 8, 2008[3]. The cause of death was brain cancer[15].

FAQs

What did Bob Friend do for work?

Bob Friend worked as journalist[4], television presenter[5], and news presenter[6].

Where did Bob Friend go to school?

Bob Friend was educated at The Skinners' School[10].

What awards did Bob Friend receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . news.sky.com. news.sky.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 3d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Member of the Order of the British Empire
    Educated at The Skinners' School
    Sex or gender male
    Manner of death natural causes
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