Bill Thompson

English technology writer, born 1960
Person human Q4911143
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Bill Thompson

Summary

Bill Thompson is a human[1]. Born in Jarrow[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1960[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], and programmer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Bill Thompson was born in Jarrow[2].
  • Bill Thompson was born on October 6, 1960[3].
  • A child of Bill Thompson was Maxim Thompson[9].
  • Bill Thompson held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • English was Bill Thompson's native language[11].
  • Bill Thompson's professions included journalist[4].
  • Bill Thompson worked as a radio personality[5].
  • Bill Thompson's professions included writer[6].
  • Bill Thompson worked as a programmer[7].
  • Bill Thompson was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[12].
  • Bill Thompson's education included a stint at St Catharine's College[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Bill Thompson is The birth of an UK tech giant[14].
  • Bill Thompson received the honorary doctorate[15].
  • Bill Thompson is recorded as male[16].
  • Bill Thompson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Bill Thompson's Commons category is recorded as Bill Thompson (technology writer)[18].
  • Bill Thompson's residence is recorded as Corby[19].
  • Bill Thompson's residence is recorded as Cambridge[20].
  • Bill Thompson's family name is recorded as Thompson[21].
  • Bill Thompson's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • Bill Thompson's given name is recorded as George[23].
  • Bill Thompson's official website is recorded as http://www.andfinally.com/[24].
  • Bill Thompson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Bill Thompson's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en-gb', 'text': 'William George Thompson'}[26].
  • Bill Thompson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en-gb', 'text': 'Bill Thompson'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jarrow[2], Bill Thompson… he was born on October 6, 1960[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Bill Thompson's education included a stint at St Catharine's College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], and programmer[7]. Bill Thompson was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Bill Thompson is The birth of an UK tech giant[14].

Recognition

Bill Thompson received the honorary doctorate[15].

Personal Life

A child of Bill Thompson was Maxim Thompson[9].

Why It Matters

Bill Thompson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Bill Thompson born?

Bill Thompson's place of birth was Jarrow[2].

What did Bill Thompson do for work?

Bill Thompson worked as journalist[4], radio personality[5], writer[6], and programmer[7].

Where did Bill Thompson go to school?

Bill Thompson was educated at St Catharine's College[13].

What awards did Bill Thompson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . astickadogandaboxwithsomethinginit.com. astickadogandaboxwithsomethinginit.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . linkedin.com. linkedin.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . anglia.ac.uk. anglia.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . astickadogandaboxwithsomethinginit.com. astickadogandaboxwithsomethinginit.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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