Arthur Peacocke

British biochemist and theologian (1924–2006)
Person human Q710934
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Arthur Peacocke

Summary

Arthur Peacocke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Watford[2]. He was born on +1924-11-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in England[4]. He died on +2006-10-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6], geneticist[7], chemist[8], theologian[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Watford[2], Arthur Peacocke…
  • Arthur Peacocke passed away in England[4].
  • Arthur Peacocke was born on +1924-11-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Arthur Peacocke died on +2006-10-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Arthur Peacocke held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Arthur Peacocke held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Arthur Peacocke's professions included biochemist[6].
  • Arthur Peacocke worked as a geneticist[7].
  • Arthur Peacocke's professions included chemist[8].
  • Arthur Peacocke's professions included theologian[9].
  • Arthur Peacocke's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Arthur Peacocke worked as an Anglican priest[14].
  • Arthur Peacocke's field of work was molecular biology[15].
  • Among Arthur Peacocke's employers was Tulane University[16].
  • Arthur Peacocke was employed by Georgetown University[17].
  • Arthur Peacocke was employed by University of Birmingham[18].
  • Among Arthur Peacocke's employers was University of Oxford[19].
  • Arthur Peacocke's education included a stint at Exeter College[20].
  • Arthur Peacocke was educated at University of Birmingham[21].
  • Arthur Peacocke's education included a stint at Watford Grammar School for Boys[22].
  • Arthur Peacocke received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Arthur Peacocke received the Templeton Prize[24].
  • Arthur Peacocke's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].
  • Arthur Peacocke is recorded as male[26].
  • Arthur Peacocke's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Peacocke's place of birth was Watford[2]. He was born on +1924-11-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Exeter College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1314[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; University of Birmingham[21], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1900[34], headquartered in Birmingham[35]; and Watford Grammar School for Boys[22], an academy school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1704[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6], geneticist[7], chemist[8], theologian[9], university teacher[10], and Anglican priest[14]. Arthur Peacocke's field of work was molecular biology[15]. Employers include Tulane University[16], a university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1834[41], headquartered in New Orleans[42]; Georgetown University[17], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1789[45], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[46]; University of Birmingham[18], a public research university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1900[49], headquartered in Birmingham[50]; and University of Oxford[19], a collegiate university[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1096[53], headquartered in Oxford[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[23], an award[55], in United Kingdom[56] and Templeton Prize[24], a religion-related award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1972[59].

Personal Life

Arthur Peacocke's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[25].

Death and Burial

Arthur Peacocke died on +2006-10-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in England[4].

Why It Matters

Arthur Peacocke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Peacocke born?

Born in Watford[2], Arthur Peacocke…

Where did Arthur Peacocke die?

Arthur Peacocke died in England[4].

What did Arthur Peacocke do for work?

Arthur Peacocke worked as biochemist[6], geneticist[7], chemist[8], theologian[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Arthur Peacocke go to school?

Arthur Peacocke was educated at Exeter College[20], University of Birmingham[21], and Watford Grammar School for Boys[22].

What awards did Arthur Peacocke receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[23] and Templeton Prize[24].

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Watford
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    Field of work molecular biology
    Educated at Exeter College, University of Birmingham, Watford Grammar School for Boys
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