Charles Wheeler

British journalist and broadcaster (1923-2008)
Person human Q5083483
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Charles Wheeler

Summary

Charles Wheeler is a human[1]. He was born in Bremen[2]. He was born on +1923-03-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +2008-07-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a correspondent[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bremen[2], Charles Wheeler…
  • Charles Wheeler passed away in London[4].
  • Charles Wheeler was born on +1923-03-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Wheeler died on +2008-07-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Charles Wheeler's spouses was Dip Singh[9].
  • Among Charles Wheeler's spouses was Catherine Freeman[10].
  • A child of Charles Wheeler was Marina Wheeler[11].
  • A child of Charles Wheeler was Shirin Wheeler[12].
  • Charles Wheeler held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Charles Wheeler held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • German was Charles Wheeler's native language[15].
  • Charles Wheeler's professions included correspondent[6].
  • Charles Wheeler's professions included journalist[7].
  • Charles Wheeler was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[16].
  • Charles Wheeler was educated at Cranbrook School[17].
  • Charles Wheeler received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18].
  • Charles Wheeler received the James Cameron Memorial Trust Award[19].
  • Charles Wheeler received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Charles Wheeler received the honorary doctorate[21].
  • Charles Wheeler is recorded as male[22].
  • Charles Wheeler's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Charles Wheeler's ISNI is recorded as 0000000049050974[24].
  • Charles Wheeler's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 41549153[25].
  • Charles Wheeler's military branch is recorded as Royal Marines[26].
  • Charles Wheeler's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no2004039171[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Wheeler's place of birth was Bremen[2]. He was born on +1923-03-15T00:00:00Z[3]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Charles Wheeler was educated at Cranbrook School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include correspondent[6] and journalist[7]. Among Charles Wheeler's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; James Cameron Memorial Trust Award[19]; Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32]; and honorary doctorate[21], a title of honor[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dip Singh[9] and Catherine Freeman[10], a television producer[34], 1931–2020[35], of United Kingdom[36]. Children include Marina Wheeler[11], a writer[37], b. 1964[38], of United Kingdom[39], specialised in public law[40] and Shirin Wheeler[12].

Death and Burial

Charles Wheeler died on +2008-07-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[41].

Why It Matters

Charles Wheeler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Charles Wheeler born?

Born in Bremen[2], Charles Wheeler…

Where did Charles Wheeler die?

Charles Wheeler passed away in London[4].

Who was Charles Wheeler married to?

Charles Wheeler's spouses include Dip Singh[9] and Catherine Freeman[10].

What did Charles Wheeler do for work?

Charles Wheeler worked as correspondent[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Charles Wheeler go to school?

Charles Wheeler was educated at Cranbrook School[17].

What awards did Charles Wheeler receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], James Cameron Memorial Trust Award[19], Knight Bachelor[20], and honorary doctorate[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [41] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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