Adam Hart-Davis

British scientist, author, photographer, historian and broadcaster
Person human Q4117137
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Adam Hart-Davis

Summary

Adam Hart-Davis is a human[1]. He was born in Henley-on-Thames[2]. He was born on July 4, 1943[3]. He worked as a photographer[4], television presenter[5], scientist[6], opinion journalist[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (359 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adam Hart-Davis was born in Henley-on-Thames[2].
  • Adam Hart-Davis was born on July 4, 1943[3].
  • Adam Hart-Davis was born on July 1943[10].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's father was Rupert Hart-Davis[11].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's mother was Catherine Comfort Borden-Turner[12].
  • Among Adam Hart-Davis's spouses was Susan Blackmore[13].
  • Adam Hart-Davis held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's professions included photographer[4].
  • Adam Hart-Davis worked as a television presenter[5].
  • Adam Hart-Davis worked as a scientist[6].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's professions included opinion journalist[7].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's professions included historian[8].
  • Adam Hart-Davis worked as a television maker[15].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's field of work was opinion journalism[16].
  • Adam Hart-Davis was educated at University of York[17].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's education included a stint at Eton College[18].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's education included a stint at Merton College[19].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's education included a stint at St Andrew's School, Pangbourne[20].
  • Adam Hart-Davis received the honorary doctorate[21].
  • Adam Hart-Davis is recorded as male[22].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's Commons category is recorded as Adam Hart-Davis[24].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's residence is recorded as Thornham Bridge And Icehouse Adjoining North West[25].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's family name is recorded as Hart-Davis[26].
  • Adam Hart-Davis's given name is recorded as Adam[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adam Hart-Davis was born in Henley-on-Thames[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1943[3] and July 1943[10]. His father was Rupert Hart-Davis[11]. His mother was Catherine Comfort Borden-Turner[12].

Education

Educated at University of York[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1963[30], headquartered in York[31]; Eton College[18], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]; Merton College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1264[37], headquartered in Oxford[38]; and St Andrew's School, Pangbourne[20], a school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1934[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[4], television presenter[5], scientist[6], opinion journalist[7], historian[8], and television maker[15]. Adam Hart-Davis's field of work was opinion journalism[16].

Recognition

Adam Hart-Davis received the honorary doctorate[21].

Personal Life

Adam Hart-Davis was married to Susan Blackmore[13].

Why It Matters

Adam Hart-Davis ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (359 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Adam Hart-Davis born?

Adam Hart-Davis was born in Henley-on-Thames[2].

Who were Adam Hart-Davis's parents?

Adam Hart-Davis's father was Rupert Hart-Davis[11]. Adam Hart-Davis's mother was Catherine Comfort Borden-Turner[12].

Who was Adam Hart-Davis married to?

Adam Hart-Davis's spouses include Susan Blackmore[13].

What did Adam Hart-Davis do for work?

Adam Hart-Davis worked as photographer[4], television presenter[5], scientist[6], opinion journalist[7], and historian[8].

Where did Adam Hart-Davis go to school?

Adam Hart-Davis was educated at University of York[17], Eton College[18], Merton College[19], and St Andrew's School, Pangbourne[20].

What awards did Adam Hart-Davis receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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