B. A. Farrell

South African-British philosopher and broadcaster
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B. A. Farrell

Summary

B. A. Farrell is a human[1]. Born in Plumstead[2], he… he was born on +1912-07-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], university teacher[5], and television presenter[6].

Key Facts

  • B. A. Farrell's place of birth was Plumstead[2].
  • B. A. Farrell was born on +1912-07-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • B. A. Farrell held citizenship in South Africa[7].
  • B. A. Farrell worked as a philosopher[4].
  • B. A. Farrell's professions included university teacher[5].
  • B. A. Farrell's professions included television presenter[6].
  • B. A. Farrell held the position of president[8].
  • Among B. A. Farrell's employers was University of Oxford[9].
  • B. A. Farrell's education included a stint at Wynberg Boys' High School[10].
  • B. A. Farrell's education included a stint at University of Cape Town[11].
  • B. A. Farrell was educated at Balliol College[12].
  • B. A. Farrell received the Rhodes Scholarship[13].
  • B. A. Farrell is recorded as male[14].
  • B. A. Farrell's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • B. A. Farrell's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 25912034[16].
  • B. A. Farrell's official residence is recorded as University of the Witwatersrand[17].
  • B. A. Farrell's residence is recorded as Cape Province[18].
  • B. A. Farrell's NL CR AUT ID is recorded as xx0060104[19].
  • B. A. Farrell's family name is recorded as Farrell[20].
  • B. A. Farrell's given name is recorded as Brian[21].
  • B. A. Farrell's NUKAT ID is recorded as n2003092792[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Plumstead[2], B. A. Farrell… he was born on +1912-07-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Wynberg Boys' High School[10], a secondary school[23], in South Africa[24], founded in 1841[25]; University of Cape Town[11], a public university[26], in South Africa[27], founded in 1829[28], headquartered in Cape Town[29]; and Balliol College[12], a college of the University of Oxford[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1263[32], headquartered in Oxford[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4], university teacher[5], and television presenter[6]. B. A. Farrell was employed by University of Oxford[9]. He held the position of president[8].

Recognition

B. A. Farrell received the Rhodes Scholarship[13].

FAQs

Where was B. A. Farrell born?

Born in Plumstead[2], B. A. Farrell…

What did B. A. Farrell do for work?

B. A. Farrell worked as philosopher[4], university teacher[5], and television presenter[6].

Where did B. A. Farrell go to school?

B. A. Farrell was educated at Wynberg Boys' High School[10], University of Cape Town[11], and Balliol College[12].

What awards did B. A. Farrell receive?

Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Register of Rhodes Scholars, 1903-1945. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Rhodes Scholar Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Continuum Encyclopedia of British Philosophy. Retrieved . oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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