Tom Whittaker

English footballer and manager (1898-1956)
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Tom Whittaker
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Summary

Tom Whittaker was born on July 21, 1898[1], in Aldershot[2]. He died on October 24, 1956[3], in London[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Member of sports team: Arsenal F.C.[12]
  • Military branch: Royal Air Force[13]
  • Commons category: Tom Whittaker (footballer)[14]
  • Position played on team / speciality: wing half[15]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[16]
  • Sport: association football[17]
  • Family name: Whittaker[18]
  • Given name: Tom[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Name in native language: Tom Whittaker[21]
  • Coach of sports team: Arsenal F.C.[22]

Why It Matters

Tom Whittaker has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Tom Whittaker born?

Tom Whittaker's place of birth was Aldershot[2].

Where did Tom Whittaker die?

Tom Whittaker passed away in London[4].

What did Tom Whittaker do for work?

Tom Whittaker worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].

What awards did Tom Whittaker receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[10].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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