Jim Clark
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Summary
Jim Clark was born on March 4, 1936[1], in Kilmany[2]. He died on April 7, 1968[3], in Hockenheimring[4]. He worked as a Formula One driver[5], farmer[6], film actor[7], and athlete[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,984 views/month, #6,317 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Chirnside Parish Churchyard[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Educated at: Loretto School[12], Clifton Hall School[13]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Jim Clark[16]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[17]
- Sport: auto racing[18]
- Family name: Clark[19]
- Given name: Jim[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jim Clark[21]
- Commons gallery: Jim Clark[22]
- Participant in: 24 Hours of Le Mans[23]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 72[24], 73[25]
- Number of wins: 25[26]
- Points for: 274[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Country for sport: Scotland[29]
- Different from: James Clark[30]
- Competition won: 1963 Formula One drivers' championship[31], 1965 Formula One drivers' championship[32]
- Writing language: English[33]
Why It Matters
Jim Clark has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Jim Clark born?
Jim Clark was born in Kilmany[2].
Where did Jim Clark die?
Jim Clark passed away in Hockenheimring[4].
What did Jim Clark do for work?
Jim Clark worked as a Formula One driver[5], farmer[6], film actor[7], and athlete[8].
Where did Jim Clark go to school?
Jim Clark was educated at Loretto School[12] and Clifton Hall School[13].
What awards did Jim Clark receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].