Magnus Linklater

British journalist, writer and newspaper editor (born 1942)
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Summary

Magnus Linklater is a human[1]. His place of birth was Orkney Islands[2]. He was born on February 21, 1942[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], writer[5], and editing staff[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Magnus Linklater was born in Orkney Islands[2].
  • Magnus Linklater was born on February 21, 1942[3].
  • Magnus Linklater's father was Eric Linklater[8].
  • Magnus Linklater's mother was Marjorie Linklater[9].
  • Among Magnus Linklater's spouses was Veronica Linklater, Baroness Linklater of Butterstone[10].
  • A child of Magnus Linklater was Freya Linklater[11].
  • A child of Magnus Linklater was Saul Linklater[12].
  • A child of Magnus Linklater was Alexander Linklater[13].
  • Magnus Linklater held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Magnus Linklater's professions included journalist[4].
  • Magnus Linklater worked as a writer[5].
  • Magnus Linklater worked as an editing staff[6].
  • Magnus Linklater's field of work was journalism[15].
  • Magnus Linklater's field of work was literature[16].
  • Magnus Linklater's field of work was editing[17].
  • Magnus Linklater was educated at Eton College[18].
  • Magnus Linklater was educated at Trinity Hall[19].
  • Magnus Linklater was educated at Belhaven Hill School[20].
  • Magnus Linklater received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Magnus Linklater is recorded as male[22].
  • Magnus Linklater's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Magnus Linklater's family name is recorded as Linklater[24].
  • Magnus Linklater's given name is recorded as Magnus[25].
  • Magnus Linklater's given name is recorded as Duncan[26].
  • Magnus Linklater's work location is recorded as Edinburgh[27].

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Origins and Family

Magnus Linklater's place of birth was Orkney Islands[2]. He was born on February 21, 1942[3]. His father was Eric Linklater[8]. His mother was Marjorie Linklater[9].

Education

Educated at Eton College[18], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Trinity Hall[19], a university building[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1350[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Belhaven Hill School[20], a school building[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1923[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], writer[5], and editing staff[6]. Fields of work include journalism[15], an industry[38]; literature[16], a type of arts[39]; and editing[17].

Recognition

Magnus Linklater received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

Personal Life

Among Magnus Linklater's spouses was Veronica Linklater, Baroness Linklater of Butterstone[10]. Children include Freya Linklater[11], b. 1975[40]; Saul Linklater[12], b. 1970[41], of United Kingdom[42]; and Alexander Linklater[13], b. 1968[43], of United Kingdom[44].

Why It Matters

Magnus Linklater ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Linklater born?

Magnus Linklater's place of birth was Orkney Islands[2].

Who were Magnus Linklater's parents?

Magnus Linklater's father was Eric Linklater[8]. Magnus Linklater's mother was Marjorie Linklater[9].

Who was Magnus Linklater married to?

Magnus Linklater's spouses include Veronica Linklater, Baroness Linklater of Butterstone[10].

What did Magnus Linklater do for work?

Magnus Linklater worked as journalist[4], writer[5], and editing staff[6].

Where did Magnus Linklater go to school?

Magnus Linklater was educated at Eton College[18], Trinity Hall[19], and Belhaven Hill School[20].

What awards did Magnus Linklater receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987007276188505171
    Tate artist id → magnus-linklater-19068
    Child → Freya Linklater, Saul Linklater, Alexander Linklater
    Kbr person id → 14665500
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