Colin MacInnes

British writer (1914–1976)
Person human Q1563964
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Summary

Colin MacInnes was born on August 20, 1914[1], in London[2]. He died on April 22, 1976[3], in Kent[4]. He worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: James Campbell McInnes[9]
  • Mother: Angela Thirkell[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Field of work: English-language literature[13], journalism[14]
  • Notable work: Absolute Beginners[15], City of Spades[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Sexual orientation: bisexuality[18]
  • Residence: Australia[19], Brussels[20]
  • Family name: MacInnes[21]
  • Given name: Colin[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
  • Sibling: Mary McInnes[24], Graham McInnes[25]

Why It Matters

Colin MacInnes has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He has been cited as an influence by Kiko Amat[28], a journalist[29], b. 1971[30], of Spain[31], specialised in journalism[32].

FAQs

Where was Colin MacInnes born?

Colin MacInnes's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Colin MacInnes die?

Colin MacInnes passed away in Kent[4].

Who were Colin MacInnes's parents?

Colin MacInnes's father was James Campbell McInnes[9]. Colin MacInnes's mother was Angela Thirkell[10].

What did Colin MacInnes do for work?

Colin MacInnes worked as a novelist[5], writer[6], and journalist[7].

Who did Colin MacInnes influence?

Colin MacInnes has been cited as an influence by Kiko Amat[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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