Hugh Greene

Summary

Hugh Greene is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Berkhamsted^[2]. He was born on +1910-11-15T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on +1987-02-19T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a journalist^[6] and broadcasting director^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Hugh Greene was born in Berkhamsted^[2].
• Hugh Greene died in London^[4].
• Hugh Greene was born on +1910-11-15T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Hugh Greene died on +1987-02-19T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Hugh Greene's father was Charles Henry Greene^[9].
• Hugh Greene's mother was Marion Raymond Greene^[10].
• Hugh Greene was married to Sarah Mary Manning Grahame^[11].
• Hugh Greene was married to Elaine Gilbert^[12].
• Among Hugh Greene's spouses was Tatjana Sais^[13].
• Hugh Greene was married to Helga Guinness^[14].
• A child of Hugh Greene was Graham Carleton Greene^[15].
• A child of Hugh Greene was James Carleton Greene^[16].
• Hugh Greene held citizenship in United Kingdom^[17].
• English was Hugh Greene's native language^[18].
• Hugh Greene's professions included journalist^[6].
• Hugh Greene worked as a broadcasting director^[7].
• Hugh Greene held the position of Governor of the BBC^[19].
• Hugh Greene held the position of Director-General of the BBC^[20].
• Hugh Greene was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation^[21].
• Hugh Greene was educated at Merton College^[22].
• Hugh Greene was educated at Berkhamsted School^[23].
• Hugh Greene received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[24].
• Hugh Greene received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[25].
• Hugh Greene received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[26].
• Hugh Greene received the honorary doctorate^[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugh Greene's place of birth was Berkhamsted^[2]. He was born on +1910-11-15T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Charles Henry Greene^[9]. His mother was Marion Raymond Greene^[10]. English was his native language^[18].

Education

Educated at Merton College^[22], a college of the University of Oxford^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1264^[30], headquartered in Oxford^[31] and Berkhamsted School^[23], an independent school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1541^[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist^[6] and broadcasting director^[7]. Among Hugh Greene's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation^[21]. Positions held include Governor of the BBC^[19] and Director-General of the BBC^[20], a position^[35], founded in 1927^[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[24], a grade of an order^[37], in United Kingdom^[38]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[25], a grade of an order^[39], in United Kingdom^[40]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[26], a grade of an order^[41], in Germany^[42]; and honorary doctorate^[27], a title of honor^[43].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Mary Manning Grahame^[11]; Elaine Gilbert^[12]; Tatjana Sais^[13], a voice actor^[44], 1910–1981^[45], of Germany^[46]; and Helga Guinness^[14], 1916–1985^[47]. Children include Graham Carleton Greene^[15], b. 1936^[48], of United Kingdom^[49] and James Carleton Greene^[16], b. 1938^[50].

Death and Burial

Hugh Greene died on +1987-02-19T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[51].

Why It Matters

Hugh Greene ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Greene born?

Hugh Greene's place of birth was Berkhamsted^[2].

Where did Hugh Greene die?

Hugh Greene died in London^[4].

Who were Hugh Greene's parents?

Hugh Greene's father was Charles Henry Greene^[9]. Hugh Greene's mother was Marion Raymond Greene^[10].

Who was Hugh Greene married to?

Hugh Greene's spouses include Sarah Mary Manning Grahame^[11], Elaine Gilbert^[12], Tatjana Sais^[13], and Helga Guinness^[14].

What did Hugh Greene do for work?

Hugh Greene worked as journalist^[6] and broadcasting director^[7].

Where did Hugh Greene go to school?

Hugh Greene was educated at Merton College^[22] and Berkhamsted School^[23].

What awards did Hugh Greene receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[24], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George^[25], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[26], and honorary doctorate^[27].