Bill Buchanan

British computer scientist
Person human Q15994333
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Bill Buchanan

Summary

Bill Buchanan is a human[1]. Born in Falkirk[2], he… he was born on March 6, 1961[3]. He worked as a computer scientist[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Bill Buchanan was born in Falkirk[2].
  • Bill Buchanan was born on March 6, 1961[3].
  • Bill Buchanan held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • Bill Buchanan's professions included computer scientist[4].
  • Among Bill Buchanan's employers was Edinburgh Napier University[7].
  • Bill Buchanan's education included a stint at Graeme High School[8].
  • Bill Buchanan received the Fellow of the British Computer Society[9].
  • Bill Buchanan received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10].
  • Bill Buchanan received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[11].
  • Bill Buchanan is recorded as male[12].
  • Bill Buchanan's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Bill Buchanan's Commons category is recorded as Bill Buchanan (computer scientist)[14].
  • Bill Buchanan's family name is recorded as Buchanan[15].
  • Bill Buchanan's given name is recorded as Bill[16].
  • Bill Buchanan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Bill Buchanan's place of birth was Falkirk[2]. He was born on March 6, 1961[3].

Education

Bill Buchanan was educated at Graeme High School[8].

Career and Affiliations

Bill Buchanan worked as a computer scientist[4]. Among his employers was Edinburgh Napier University[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Computer Society[9], a fellowship award[18]; Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], a grade of an order[19], in United Kingdom[20]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[11], a fellowship award[21], in United Kingdom[22].

Why It Matters

Bill Buchanan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[5] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Bill Buchanan born?

Bill Buchanan's place of birth was Falkirk[2].

What did Bill Buchanan do for work?

Bill Buchanan worked as computer scientist[4].

Where did Bill Buchanan go to school?

Bill Buchanan was educated at Graeme High School[8].

What awards did Bill Buchanan receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Computer Society[9], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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