John Surtees
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Summary
John Surtees was born on February 11, 1934[1], in Tatsfield[2]. He died on March 10, 2017[3], in St George's Hospital[4]. He worked as a Formula One driver[5], motorcycle racer[6], sporting director[7], and merchant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,798 views/month, #6,886 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Child: Henry Surtees[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Employer: Surtees[12], Racing Steps Foundation[13]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award[16], Member of the Order of the British Empire[17], MotoGP Legends[18], Segrave Trophy[19], International Motorsports Hall of Fame[20], Motorsports Hall of Fame of America[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of sports team: Team Lotus[23], Scuderia Ferrari[24], Cooper Car Company[25], Surtees[26], Honda F1[27], Reg Parnell Racing[28], British Racing Motors[29]
- Commons category: John Surtees[30]
- Cause of death: respiratory failure[31]
- Sport: auto racing[32], motorcycle sport[33]
- Family name: Surtees[34]
- Given name: John[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:John Surtees[36]
- Commons gallery: John Surtees[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Participant in: 24 Hours of Le Mans[39]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 111[40], 122[41]
- Number of wins: 6[42]
- Points for: 180[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Birth name: John Norman Surtees[45]
- Country for sport: United Kingdom[46]
- Competition won: 1964 Formula One drivers' championship[47]
Why It Matters
John Surtees has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was John Surtees born?
John Surtees was born in Tatsfield[2].
Where did John Surtees die?
John Surtees passed away in St George's Hospital[4].
What did John Surtees do for work?
John Surtees worked as a Formula One driver[5], motorcycle racer[6], sporting director[7], and merchant[8].
What awards did John Surtees receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award[16], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[17].