John Mortimer
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John Mortimer
Summary
John Mortimer is a human[1]. Born in Hampstead[2], he… he was born on April 21, 1923[3]. He passed away in Turville[4]. He died on January 16, 2009[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], barrister[7], novelist[8], poet lawyer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,224 views/month, #6,769 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- John Mortimer was born in Hampstead[2].
- John Mortimer passed away in Turville[4].
- John Mortimer was born on April 21, 1923[3].
- John Mortimer died on January 16, 2009[5].
- John Mortimer is buried at Oxford Crematorium[12].
- John Mortimer's father was Clifford Mortimer[13].
- John Mortimer's mother was Kathleen May Smith[14].
- John Mortimer was married to Penelope Mortimer[15].
- A child of John Mortimer was Jeremy Mortimer[16].
- A child of John Mortimer was Emily Mortimer[17].
- John Mortimer held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
- John Mortimer held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
- John Mortimer worked as a screenwriter[6].
- John Mortimer's professions included barrister[7].
- John Mortimer worked as a novelist[8].
- John Mortimer worked as a poet lawyer[9].
- John Mortimer worked as a writer[10].
- John Mortimer's professions included film producer[20].
- John Mortimer was educated at Brasenose College[21].
- John Mortimer was educated at Harrow School[22].
- John Mortimer was educated at Dragon School[23].
- A notable work attributed to John Mortimer is A Voyage Round My Father[24].
- John Mortimer received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- John Mortimer received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26].
- John Mortimer received the Knight Bachelor[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1923-04-21[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2009-01-16[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 285e7b68-edec-4945-b9aa-3919bdeb7e5a[32]
Body
Origins and Family
John Mortimer's place of birth was Hampstead[2]. He was born on April 21, 1923[3]. His father was Clifford Mortimer[13]. His mother was Kathleen May Smith[14].
Education
Educated at Brasenose College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1509[35], headquartered in Oxford[36]; Harrow School[22], a public school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1572[39]; and Dragon School[23], an independent school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1877[42], headquartered in Oxford[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], barrister[7], novelist[8], poet lawyer[9], writer[10], and film producer[20].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to John Mortimer is A Voyage Round My Father[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; and Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1300[50].
Personal Life
John Mortimer was married to Penelope Mortimer[15]. Children include Jeremy Mortimer[16], a radio producer[51], of United Kingdom[52] and Emily Mortimer[17], an actor[53], b. 1971[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Film Independent Spirit Awards[56].
Death and Burial
John Mortimer died on January 16, 2009[5]. He died in Turville[4]. He is buried at Oxford Crematorium[12].
Why It Matters
John Mortimer ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,224 views/month, #6,769 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was John Mortimer born?
Born in Hampstead[2], John Mortimer…
Where did John Mortimer die?
John Mortimer passed away in Turville[4].
Who were John Mortimer's parents?
John Mortimer's father was Clifford Mortimer[13]. John Mortimer's mother was Kathleen May Smith[14].
Who was John Mortimer married to?
John Mortimer's spouses include Penelope Mortimer[15].
What did John Mortimer do for work?
John Mortimer worked as screenwriter[6], barrister[7], novelist[8], poet lawyer[9], and writer[10].
Where did John Mortimer go to school?
John Mortimer was educated at Brasenose College[21], Harrow School[22], and Dragon School[23].
What awards did John Mortimer receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26], and Knight Bachelor[27].