Basil Bernstein

British sociologist (1924–2000)
Person human Q714816
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Basil Bernstein

Summary

Basil Bernstein is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1924-11-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +2000-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and sociologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Basil Bernstein was born in London[2].
  • Basil Bernstein died in London[4].
  • Basil Bernstein was born on +1924-11-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Basil Bernstein died on +2000-09-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Basil Bernstein held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Basil Bernstein held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Basil Bernstein's professions included linguist[6].
  • Basil Bernstein worked as a sociologist[7].
  • Basil Bernstein's field of work was language code theory[11].
  • Basil Bernstein was employed by University of London[12].
  • Basil Bernstein's education included a stint at University College London[13].
  • Basil Bernstein received the honorary doctorate[14].
  • Basil Bernstein is recorded as male[15].
  • Basil Bernstein's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Basil Bernstein's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109022992[17].
  • Basil Bernstein's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 54213852[18].
  • Basil Bernstein's GND ID is recorded as 118509985[19].
  • Basil Bernstein's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n50007701[20].
  • Basil Bernstein's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12305632f[21].
  • Basil Bernstein's IdRef ID is recorded as 031931936[22].
  • Basil Bernstein's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA00353204[23].
  • Basil Bernstein's NDL Authority ID is recorded as 00433123[24].
  • Basil Bernstein's SBN author ID is recorded as RAVV084521[25].
  • Basil Bernstein's Libraries Australia ID is recorded as 36187274[26].
  • Basil Bernstein's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/026jj2l[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Basil Bernstein… he was born on +1924-11-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Basil Bernstein's education included a stint at University College London[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and sociologist[7]. Basil Bernstein's field of work was language code theory[11]. Among his employers was University of London[12].

Recognition

Basil Bernstein received the honorary doctorate[14].

Death and Burial

Basil Bernstein died on +2000-09-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Bernstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Basil Bernstein born?

Born in London[2], Basil Bernstein…

Where did Basil Bernstein die?

Basil Bernstein died in London[4].

What did Basil Bernstein do for work?

Basil Bernstein worked as linguist[6] and sociologist[7].

Where did Basil Bernstein go to school?

Basil Bernstein was educated at University College London[13].

What awards did Basil Bernstein receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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