David Williamson

Australian dramatist and playwright
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David Williamson

Summary

David Williamson is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], he… he was born on February 24, 1942[3]. He worked as a playwright[4], screenwriter[5], dramaturge[6], scenographer[7], and lighting designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Williamson's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
  • David Williamson was born on February 24, 1942[3].
  • David Williamson was married to Kristin Williamson[10].
  • David Williamson held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • David Williamson worked as a playwright[4].
  • David Williamson's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • David Williamson's professions included dramaturge[6].
  • David Williamson's professions included scenographer[7].
  • David Williamson's professions included lighting designer[8].
  • David Williamson's professions included videographer[12].
  • Among David Williamson's employers was Swinburne University of Technology[13].
  • David Williamson was educated at University of Melbourne[14].
  • David Williamson's education included a stint at Monash University[15].
  • David Williamson was educated at University High School[16].
  • David Williamson received the Australian National Living Treasure[17].
  • David Williamson received the Officer of the Order of Australia[18].
  • David Williamson is recorded as male[19].
  • David Williamson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • David Williamson's Commons category is recorded as David Williamson[21].
  • David Williamson's family name is recorded as Williamson[22].
  • David Williamson's given name is recorded as David[23].
  • David Williamson's official website is recorded as https://www.davidwilliamsonplaywright.com[24].
  • David Williamson's work location is recorded as Australia[25].
  • David Williamson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Melbourne[2], David Williamson… he was born on February 24, 1942[3].

Education

Educated at University of Melbourne[14], a public university[27], in Australia[28], founded in 1853[29]; Monash University[15], a public university[30], in Australia[31], founded in 1958[32]; and University High School[16], a high school[33], in Australia[34], founded in 1910[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[4], screenwriter[5], dramaturge[6], scenographer[7], lighting designer[8], and videographer[12]. Among David Williamson's employers was Swinburne University of Technology[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Australian National Living Treasure[17], an award[36], in Australia[37] and Officer of the Order of Australia[18], a grade of an order[38], in Australia[39].

Personal Life

David Williamson was married to Kristin Williamson[10].

Why It Matters

David Williamson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Works attributed to him include Emerald City[42], a film[43], directed by Michael Jenkins[44] and Don's Party[45], a film[46], directed by Bruce Beresford[47].

FAQs

Where was David Williamson born?

David Williamson's place of birth was Melbourne[2].

Who was David Williamson married to?

David Williamson's spouses include Kristin Williamson[10].

What did David Williamson do for work?

David Williamson worked as playwright[4], screenwriter[5], dramaturge[6], scenographer[7], and lighting designer[8].

Where did David Williamson go to school?

David Williamson was educated at University of Melbourne[14], Monash University[15], and University High School[16].

What awards did David Williamson receive?

Honors received include Australian National Living Treasure[17] and Officer of the Order of Australia[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Australian honours system. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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