David Niven
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David Niven
Summary
David Niven is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on March 1, 1910[3]. He died in Château-d’Oex[4]. He died on July 29, 1983[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], actor[7], military personnel[8], stage actor[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,631 views/month, #4,252 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2], David Niven…
- David Niven died in Château-d’Oex[4].
- David Niven was born on March 1, 1910[3].
- David Niven died on July 29, 1983[5].
- Burial took place at Canton of Vaud[12].
- David Niven's father was William Edward Graham Niven[13].
- David Niven's mother was Henriette Julia Degacher[14].
- Among David Niven's spouses was Primula Rollo[15].
- Among David Niven's spouses was Hjördis Genberg[16].
- A child of David Niven was David Niven, Jr.[17].
- A child of David Niven was James Niven[18].
- A child of David Niven was Kristina Niven[19].
- A child of David Niven was Fiona Niven[20].
- David Niven held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
- British English was David Niven's native language[22].
- David Niven worked as a film actor[6].
- David Niven worked as an actor[7].
- David Niven worked as a military personnel[8].
- David Niven worked as a stage actor[9].
- David Niven worked as an autobiographer[10].
- David Niven's professions included television actor[23].
- David Niven's education included a stint at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24].
- David Niven was educated at Stowe School[25].
- David Niven was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[26].
- David Niven was educated at Heatherdown Preparatory School[27].
Body
Origins and Family
David Niven was born in London[2]. He was born on March 1, 1910[3]. His father was William Edward Graham Niven[13]. His mother was Henriette Julia Degacher[14]. British English was his native language[22].
Education
Educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], a military academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1802[30]; Stowe School[25], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1923[33], headquartered in Stowe[34]; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[26], a military academy[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1947[37]; and Heatherdown Preparatory School[27], a preparatory school[38], in United Kingdom[39], headquartered in Berkshire[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], actor[7], military personnel[8], stage actor[9], autobiographer[10], and television actor[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Legion of Merit[41], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1942[44]; Academy Award for Best Actor[45], an award for best leading actor[46], in United States[47], founded in 1929[48]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[49], a film award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1951[52]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[53], a film award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1950[56]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[57], a commemorative plaque[58], in United States[59].
Personal Life
Spouses include Primula Rollo[15], an actor[60], 1918–1946[61], of United Kingdom[62] and Hjördis Genberg[16], an actor[63], 1919–1997[64], of Sweden[65]. Children include David Niven, Jr.[17], an actor[66], b. 1942[67], of United Kingdom[68]; James Niven[18], b. 1945[69]; Kristina Niven[19]; and Fiona Niven[20].
Death and Burial
David Niven died on July 29, 1983[5]. He died in Château-d’Oex[4]. The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[70]. Burial took place at Canton of Vaud[12].
Why It Matters
David Niven ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,631 views/month, #4,252 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
FAQs
Where was David Niven born?
David Niven's place of birth was London[2].
Where did David Niven die?
David Niven passed away in Château-d’Oex[4].
Who were David Niven's parents?
David Niven's father was William Edward Graham Niven[13]. David Niven's mother was Henriette Julia Degacher[14].
Who was David Niven married to?
David Niven's spouses include Primula Rollo[15] and Hjördis Genberg[16].
What did David Niven do for work?
David Niven worked as film actor[6], actor[7], military personnel[8], stage actor[9], and autobiographer[10].
Where did David Niven go to school?
David Niven was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst[24], Stowe School[25], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[26], and Heatherdown Preparatory School[27].
What awards did David Niven receive?
Honors received include Legion of Merit[41], Academy Award for Best Actor[45], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[49], and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[53].