Cornelius Ryan
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Summary
Cornelius Ryan was born on June 5, 1920[1], in Dublin[2]. He died on November 23, 1974[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,286 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ridgebury Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Kathryn Morgan Ryan[12]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[13], United States[14]
- Occupation: historian[15]
- Employer: Ohio University[16]
- Educated at: Synge Street CBS[17]
- Notable work: The Longest Day[18]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], Bancarella Literary Prize[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Cornelius Ryan[22]
- Archives at: Ohio University Libraries[23]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[24]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[25]
- Family name: Ryan[26]
- Given name: Cornelius[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: Cornelius Ryan[30]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Cornelius Ryan include Cornelius Ryan Award[31], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1957[34].
Why It Matters
Cornelius Ryan has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Works attributed to him include A Bridge Too Far[37], a written work[38]; The Longest Day[39], a literary work[40], founded in 1959[41]; and The Last Battle[42], a literary work[43]. Entities named for him include Cornelius Ryan Award[31], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1957[34].
FAQs
Where was Cornelius Ryan born?
Cornelius Ryan's place of birth was Dublin[2].
Where did Cornelius Ryan die?
Cornelius Ryan died in New York City[4].
Who was Cornelius Ryan married to?
Cornelius Ryan's spouses include Kathryn Morgan Ryan[12].
What did Cornelius Ryan do for work?
Cornelius Ryan worked as a journalist[5], novelist[6], writer[7], screenwriter[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Cornelius Ryan go to school?
Cornelius Ryan was educated at Synge Street CBS[17].
What awards did Cornelius Ryan receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19] and Bancarella Literary Prize[20].