Stephen Irwin
Australian zookeeper, conservationist and TV personality (1962–2006)
1962 — 2006
Quick Facts
Profession
Australian zookeeper, conservationist and TV personality (1962–2006)
Born
February 22, 1962
Died
2006 (age ~44)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, businessperson
AustraliaBorn in Upper Ferntree GullyDied in Batt Reef
1962
Born in Upper Ferntree Gully (1962-02-22)
2004
AwardQueensland Australian of the Year award
2006
Died in Batt Reef
About
Stephen Robert Irwin was an Australian conservationist, environmentalist, zookeeper, television personality, and wildlife educator. Nicknamed the "Crocodile Hunter", he is regarded as an influential figure in Australian popular culture, and as one of the greatest conservationists of all time.
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Who is Stephen Irwin?+
Stephen Robert Irwin was an Australian conservationist, environmentalist, zookeeper, television personality, and wildlife educator. Nicknamed the "Crocodile Hunter", he is regarded as an influential figure in Australian popular culture, and as one of the greatest conservationists of all time.
What does the name Stephen mean?+
The name Stephen means "The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.". It is of English origin.
When was Stephen Irwin born?+
Stephen Irwin was born on February 22, 1962.
When did Stephen Irwin die?+
Stephen Irwin died in 2006, at approximately 44 years of age.
Name Meaning
The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.
The name Stephen is of English origin, meaning "The first Christian martyr.. Etymology: *stegʷʰ- From Stephanus, from Στέφανος, from crown, wreath, from to put round, to surround. From to enlace + pos=suffix forming an adjective or noun from pos=suffix forming a verbal adjective from a verb stem.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Stephen — February 22, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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