Jimmy Breslin

American journalist and author (1928-2017)
Person human Q15524996
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Jimmy Breslin

Summary

Jimmy Breslin is a human[1]. Born in Jamaica[2], he… he was born on October 17, 1928[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on March 19, 2017[5]. He worked as a journalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jimmy Breslin's place of birth was Jamaica[2].
  • Jimmy Breslin passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Jimmy Breslin was born on October 17, 1928[3].
  • Jimmy Breslin died on March 19, 2017[5].
  • Jimmy Breslin is buried at St. John Cemetery[8].
  • Among Jimmy Breslin's spouses was Ronnie Eldridge[9].
  • Jimmy Breslin held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Jimmy Breslin's professions included journalist[6].
  • Jimmy Breslin's education included a stint at John Adams High School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Jimmy Breslin is The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Jimmy Breslin is Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?[13].
  • Jimmy Breslin received the George Polk Award[14].
  • Jimmy Breslin received the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary[15].
  • Jimmy Breslin is recorded as male[16].
  • Jimmy Breslin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jimmy Breslin's Commons category is recorded as Jimmy Breslin[18].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[19].
  • Jimmy Breslin's family name is recorded as Breslin[20].
  • Jimmy Breslin's given name is recorded as Jimmy[21].
  • Jimmy Breslin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Jimmy Breslin was born in Jamaica[2]. He was born on October 17, 1928[3].

Education

Jimmy Breslin was educated at John Adams High School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Jimmy Breslin's professions included journalist[6].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight[12], a literary work[23] and Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?[13], a written work[24], in United States[25].

Recognition

Awards received include George Polk Award[14], a journalism prize[26], in United States[27], founded in 1949[28] and Pulitzer Prize for Commentary[15], a class of award[29].

Personal Life

Jimmy Breslin was married to Ronnie Eldridge[9].

Death and Burial

Jimmy Breslin died on March 19, 2017[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[19]. He is buried at St. John Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Jimmy Breslin ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (907 views/month, #7,055 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Works attributed to him include The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight[32], a film[33], directed by James Goldstone[34].

FAQs

Where was Jimmy Breslin born?

Jimmy Breslin's place of birth was Jamaica[2].

Where did Jimmy Breslin die?

Jimmy Breslin passed away in Manhattan[4].

Who was Jimmy Breslin married to?

Jimmy Breslin's spouses include Ronnie Eldridge[9].

What did Jimmy Breslin do for work?

Jimmy Breslin worked as journalist[6].

Where did Jimmy Breslin go to school?

Jimmy Breslin was educated at John Adams High School[11].

What awards did Jimmy Breslin receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[14] and Pulitzer Prize for Commentary[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Ronnie Eldridge
    Occupation journalist
    Country of citizenship United States
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