Magnus Magnusson

Icelandic television presenter, journalist, translator and writer.
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Summary

Magnus Magnusson was born on October 12, 1929[1], in Reykjavík[2]. He died on January 7, 2007[3], in Balmore[4]. He worked as a television presenter[5], journalist[6], writer[7], translator[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,288 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Mamie Magnusson[11]
  • Child: Sally Magnusson[12], Jon Magnusson[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], Iceland[15]
  • Occupation: broadcaster[16], environmentalist[17]
  • Position held: President of the RSPB[18]
  • Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[19]
  • Educated at: Jesus College[20], Edinburgh Academy[21]
  • Award received: Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Medlicott Medal[23], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[25], Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[28]
  • Residence: Balmore[29]
  • Family name: Magnusson[30]
  • Given name: Magnús[31]
  • Honorific suffix: OBE[32]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Icelandic[34], Old Norse[35], English[36]
  • Birth name: Magnús Sigursteinsson[37]

Why It Matters

Magnus Magnusson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Magnusson born?

Magnus Magnusson's place of birth was Reykjavík[2].

Where did Magnus Magnusson die?

Magnus Magnusson died in Balmore[4].

Who was Magnus Magnusson married to?

Magnus Magnusson's spouses include Mamie Magnusson[11].

What did Magnus Magnusson do for work?

Magnus Magnusson worked as a television presenter[5], journalist[6], writer[7], translator[8], and historian[9].

Where did Magnus Magnusson go to school?

Magnus Magnusson was educated at Jesus College[20] and Edinburgh Academy[21].

What awards did Magnus Magnusson receive?

Honors received include Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Medlicott Medal[23], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[24], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . The Scotsman. scotsman.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . The Independent. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . The Independent. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . The Independent. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Who's Who. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . history.org.uk. history.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . news.bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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