Dick Francis
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Summary
Dick Francis was born on October 31, 1920[1], in Pembrokeshire[2]. He died on February 14, 2010[3], in Grand Cayman[4]. He worked as a writer[5], equestrian[6], novelist[7], jockey[8], and crime fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,760 views/month, #6,880 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lawrenny[11]
- Place of burial: West Bay[12]
- Spouse: Mary Margaret Francis[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Educated at: Summer Fields School[16], Ewell Castle School[17]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[19], Cartier Diamond Dagger[20], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21], Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement[22], Gumshoe Awards[23], Gold Dagger[24], The Grand Master[25]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[28]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[29]
- Sport: equestrian sport[30]
- Family name: Francis[31]
- Given name: Dick[32]
- Official website: http://www.dickfrancis.com/[33]
- Topic's main category: Q9865540[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Country for sport: Wales[37]
- Name in native language: Dick Francis[38]
- Start of work period: 1957[39]
Why It Matters
Dick Francis has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Dick Francis born?
Dick Francis was born in Pembrokeshire[2].
Where did Dick Francis die?
Dick Francis died in Grand Cayman[4].
Who was Dick Francis married to?
Dick Francis's spouses include Mary Margaret Francis[13].
What did Dick Francis do for work?
Dick Francis worked as a writer[5], equestrian[6], novelist[7], jockey[8], and crime fiction writer[9].
Where did Dick Francis go to school?
Dick Francis was educated at Summer Fields School[16] and Ewell Castle School[17].
What awards did Dick Francis receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[19], Cartier Diamond Dagger[20], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[21].