Richard Burton
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Richard Burton
Summary
Richard Burton is a human[1]. He was born in Pontrhydyfen[2]. He was born on November 10, 1925[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on August 5, 1984[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], diarist[7], stage actor[8], actor[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,275 views/month, #1,698 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Pontrhydyfen[2], Richard Burton…
- Richard Burton died in Geneva[4].
- Richard Burton died in Céligny[12].
- Richard Burton was born on November 10, 1925[3].
- Richard Burton died on August 5, 1984[5].
- Burial took place at Old Cemetery of Céligny[13].
- Richard Burton's father was Richard Walter Jenkins[14].
- Richard Burton's mother was Edith Mawd Thomas[15].
- Among Richard Burton's spouses was Elizabeth Taylor[16].
- Richard Burton was married to Sybil Christopher[17].
- Among Richard Burton's spouses was Suzy Miller[18].
- Among Richard Burton's spouses was Elizabeth Taylor[19].
- Among Richard Burton's spouses was Sally Burton[20].
- A child of Richard Burton was Jessica Burton[21].
- A child of Richard Burton was Kate Burton[22].
- A child of Richard Burton was Liza Todd[23].
- A child of Richard Burton was Maria Burton[24].
- Richard Burton held citizenship in United Kingdom[25].
- Richard Burton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[26].
- Welsh was Richard Burton's native language[27].
- Richard Burton's professions included film actor[6].
- Richard Burton's professions included diarist[7].
- Richard Burton's professions included stage actor[8].
- Richard Burton worked as an actor[9].
- Richard Burton worked as a film director[10].
Body
Origins and Family
Richard Burton's place of birth was Pontrhydyfen[2]. He was born on November 10, 1925[3]. His father was Richard Walter Jenkins[14]. His mother was Edith Mawd Thomas[15]. Welsh was his native language[27].
Education
Richard Burton's education included a stint at Exeter College[28]. He studied under Philip Burton[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], diarist[7], stage actor[8], actor[9], film director[10], and film producer[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31], a grade of an order[32], in United Kingdom[33]; Theatre World Award[34], a theatre award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[38], a theatre award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1948[41]; Golden Globe Awards[42], a group of awards[43], in United States[44], founded in 1944[45], headquartered in Beverly Hills[46]; Grammy Awards[47], a music award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1958[50]; and Special Tony Award[51], a special award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1947[54].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elizabeth Taylor[16], a philanthropist[55], 1932–2011[56], of United Kingdom[57], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[58]; Sybil Christopher[17], a nightclub owner[59], 1929–2013[60], of United Kingdom[61]; Suzy Miller[18], a model[62], b. 1949[63], of United Kingdom[64]; and Sally Burton[20], a writer[65], b. 1948[66], of United Kingdom[67]. Children include Jessica Burton[21], b. 1959[68], of United States[69]; Kate Burton[22], an actor[70], b. 1957[71], of United States[72], awarded the Daytime Emmy Award[73]; Liza Todd[23], b. 1957[74], of United States[75]; and Maria Burton[24], b. 1961[76]. Richard Burton's religion is recorded as atheism[77].
Death and Burial
Richard Burton died on August 5, 1984[5]. Recorded place of death include Geneva[4], a cantonal capital of Switzerland[78], in Switzerland[79] and Céligny[12], a Municipality of Switzerland[80], in Switzerland[81]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[82]. He is buried at Old Cemetery of Céligny[13].
Why It Matters
Richard Burton ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,275 views/month, #1,698 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[83] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]
FAQs
Where was Richard Burton born?
Richard Burton was born in Pontrhydyfen[2].
Where did Richard Burton die?
Richard Burton died in Geneva[4].
Who were Richard Burton's parents?
Richard Burton's father was Richard Walter Jenkins[14]. Richard Burton's mother was Edith Mawd Thomas[15].
Who was Richard Burton married to?
Richard Burton's spouses include Elizabeth Taylor[16], Sybil Christopher[17], Suzy Miller[18], and Elizabeth Taylor[19].
What did Richard Burton do for work?
Richard Burton worked as film actor[6], diarist[7], stage actor[8], actor[9], and film director[10].
Where did Richard Burton go to school?
Richard Burton was educated at Exeter College[28].
What awards did Richard Burton receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[31], Theatre World Award[34], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[38], and Golden Globe Awards[42].