Dirk Bogarde

Summary

Dirk Bogarde is a human^[1]. His place of birth was West Hampstead^[2]. He was born on March 28, 1921^[3]. He died in Chelsea^[4]. He died on May 8, 1999^[5]. He worked as an actor^[6], film actor^[7], novelist^[8], autobiographer^[9], and translator^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,728 views/month, #6,051 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in West Hampstead^[2], Dirk Bogarde…
• Dirk Bogarde passed away in Chelsea^[4].
• Dirk Bogarde was born on March 28, 1921^[3].
• Dirk Bogarde died on May 8, 1999^[5].
• Dirk Bogarde's father was Ulric Gontran Jules van den Bogaerde^[12].
• Dirk Bogarde's mother was Margaret Niven^[13].
• Dirk Bogarde held citizenship in United Kingdom^[14].
• Dirk Bogarde's professions included actor^[6].
• Dirk Bogarde's professions included film actor^[7].
• Dirk Bogarde's professions included novelist^[8].
• Dirk Bogarde's professions included autobiographer^[9].
• Dirk Bogarde worked as a translator^[10].
• Dirk Bogarde's professions included screenwriter^[15].
• Dirk Bogarde held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival^[16].
• Dirk Bogarde's education included a stint at Chelsea College of Art and Design^[17].
• Dirk Bogarde was educated at Allan Glen's School^[18].
• Dirk Bogarde was educated at St Catherine's School^[19].
• Dirk Bogarde was educated at University College School^[20].
• Dirk Bogarde received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[21].
• Dirk Bogarde received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[22].
• Dirk Bogarde received the Knight Bachelor^[23].
• Dirk Bogarde is recorded as male^[24].
• Dirk Bogarde's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Dirk Bogarde's noble title is recorded as Knight Bachelor^[26].
• Dirk Bogarde's military branch is recorded as British Army^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Began / founded: 1921-03-28^[29]

• Ended / dissolved: 1999-05-08^[30]

• MusicBrainz ID: 2a61305b-c1ab-44f6-b1a4-789ae8a45fbf^[31]

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Origins and Family

Dirk Bogarde's place of birth was West Hampstead^[2]. He was born on March 28, 1921^[3]. His father was Ulric Gontran Jules van den Bogaerde^[12]. His mother was Margaret Niven^[13].

Education

Educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design^[17], an art academy^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1895^[34]; Allan Glen's School^[18], a secondary school^[35], in United Kingdom^[36]; St Catherine's School^[19], a school^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1914^[39]; and University College School^[20], an independent school^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1830^[42], headquartered in Hampstead^[43]. Studied under Henry Moore^[44], a sculptor^[45], 1898–1986^[46], of United Kingdom^[47], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[48] and Graham Sutherland^[49], a painter^[50], 1903–1980^[51], of United Kingdom^[52], awarded the Medal of the Order of Merit of Portugal^[53].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[6], film actor^[7], novelist^[8], autobiographer^[9], translator^[10], and screenwriter^[15]. Dirk Bogarde held the position of President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[21], a grade of an order^[54], in France^[55]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[22], a grade of an order^[56], in France^[57]; and Knight Bachelor^[23], a title of honor^[58], in United Kingdom^[59], founded in 1300^[60].

Death and Burial

Dirk Bogarde died on May 8, 1999^[5]. He passed away in Chelsea^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[61].

Why It Matters

Dirk Bogarde ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,728 views/month, #6,051 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[62] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

FAQs

Where was Dirk Bogarde born?

Dirk Bogarde was born in West Hampstead^[2].

Where did Dirk Bogarde die?

Dirk Bogarde passed away in Chelsea^[4].

Who were Dirk Bogarde's parents?

Dirk Bogarde's father was Ulric Gontran Jules van den Bogaerde^[12]. Dirk Bogarde's mother was Margaret Niven^[13].

What did Dirk Bogarde do for work?

Dirk Bogarde worked as actor^[6], film actor^[7], novelist^[8], autobiographer^[9], and translator^[10].

Where did Dirk Bogarde go to school?

Dirk Bogarde was educated at Chelsea College of Art and Design^[17], Allan Glen's School^[18], St Catherine's School^[19], and University College School^[20].

What awards did Dirk Bogarde receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[21], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[22], and Knight Bachelor^[23].