Ray Wilkins

English footballer and manager (1956-2018)
Person human Q352820
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Ray Wilkins

Summary

Ray Wilkins is a human[1]. Born in Hillingdon[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1956[3]. He passed away in St George's Hospital[4]. He died on April 4, 2018[5]. He worked as an association football player[6], association football coach[7], and sports commentator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,727 views/month, #6,812 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ray Wilkins's place of birth was Hillingdon[2].
  • Ray Wilkins passed away in St George's Hospital[4].
  • Ray Wilkins died in London[10].
  • Ray Wilkins was born on September 14, 1956[3].
  • Ray Wilkins died on April 4, 2018[5].
  • Ray Wilkins is buried at Randalls Park Cemetery and Crematorium[11].
  • Ray Wilkins held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Ray Wilkins's professions included association football player[6].
  • Ray Wilkins's professions included association football coach[7].
  • Ray Wilkins worked as a sports commentator[8].
  • Ray Wilkins received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • Ray Wilkins is recorded as male[14].
  • Ray Wilkins's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Queens Park Rangers F.C.[16].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Hibernian F.C.[17].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Wycombe Wanderers F.C.[18].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Manchester United F.C.[19].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Chelsea F.C.[20].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Leyton Orient F.C.[21].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as AC Milan[22].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Millwall F.C.[23].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Rangers F.C.[24].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Crystal Palace F.C.[25].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Paris Saint-Germain FC[26].
  • Ray Wilkins's member of sports team is recorded as Queens Park Rangers F.C.[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ray Wilkins was born in Hillingdon[2]. He was born on September 14, 1956[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include association football player[6], association football coach[7], and sports commentator[8].

Recognition

Ray Wilkins received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Death and Burial

Ray Wilkins died on April 4, 2018[5]. Recorded place of death include St George's Hospital[4], a hospital[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1733[30] and London[10], a metropolis[31], in Roman Empire[32], founded in 0047[33]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[34]. He is buried at Randalls Park Cemetery and Crematorium[11].

Why It Matters

Ray Wilkins ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,727 views/month, #6,812 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ray Wilkins born?

Ray Wilkins was born in Hillingdon[2].

Where did Ray Wilkins die?

Ray Wilkins passed away in St George's Hospital[4].

What did Ray Wilkins do for work?

Ray Wilkins worked as association football player[6], association football coach[7], and sports commentator[8].

What awards did Ray Wilkins receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Guardian. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Guardian. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Transfermarkt. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . wikidata.org.
  24. [34] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Transfermarkt. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Guardian. Retrieved . theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Coach of sports team Chelsea F.C.
    Family name Wilkins
    League or competition Premier League
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