Brian Cox

English physicist and musician
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Brian Cox

Summary

Brian Cox is a human[1]. He was born in Oldham[2]. He was born on March 3, 1968[3]. He worked as a physicist[4], university teacher[5], musician[6], television presenter[7], and astronomer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,368 views/month, #2,567 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Brian Cox's place of birth was Oldham[2].
  • Brian Cox was born on March 3, 1968[3].
  • Among Brian Cox's spouses was Gia Milinovich[10].
  • Brian Cox held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • English was Brian Cox's native language[12].
  • Brian Cox's professions included physicist[4].
  • Brian Cox's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Brian Cox worked as a musician[6].
  • Brian Cox's professions included television presenter[7].
  • Brian Cox's professions included astronomer[8].
  • Brian Cox's professions included keyboardist[13].
  • Brian Cox's field of work was particle physics[14].
  • Brian Cox's field of work was physics[15].
  • Brian Cox's field of work was keyboard instrument performance[16].
  • Brian Cox's field of work was electronic keyboard[17].
  • Among Brian Cox's employers was University of Manchester[18].
  • Brian Cox was educated at University of Manchester[19].
  • Brian Cox was educated at Hulme Grammar School[20].
  • Brian Cox's education included a stint at University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[21].
  • Brian Cox's doctoral advisor was Robin Marshall[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Cox is Why Does E=mc2?[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Cox is The Quantum Universe[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Cox is Human Universe[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Brian Cox is Wonders of the Solar System[26].
  • Brian Cox received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oldham[2], Brian Cox… he was born on March 3, 1968[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Manchester[19], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1824[30], headquartered in Manchester[31]; Hulme Grammar School[20], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1611[34]; and University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[21], a university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1824[37]. Brian Cox's doctoral advisor was Robin Marshall[22]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Science[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[4], university teacher[5], musician[6], television presenter[7], astronomer[8], and keyboardist[13]. Fields of work include particle physics[14], a branch of physics[39]; physics[15], a branch of science[40]; keyboard instrument performance[16]; and electronic keyboard[17]. Brian Cox was employed by University of Manchester[18]. He supervised Tamsin Edwards as a doctoral student[41].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Why Does E=mc2?[23], a literary work[42]; The Quantum Universe[24]; Human Universe[25]; and Wonders of the Solar System[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Kelvin Prize[45], an award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1994[48]; Michael Faraday Prize[49], a science award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1986[52]; Royal Society University Research Fellowship[53], a science award[54], in United Kingdom[55]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[56], a grade of an order[57], in United Kingdom[58]; and Fellow of the Royal Society[59], a fellowship award[60], in United Kingdom[61].

Personal Life

Brian Cox was married to Gia Milinovich[10]. His religion is recorded as atheism[62].

Why It Matters

Brian Cox ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,368 views/month, #2,567 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

His notable doctoral advisees include Tamsin Edwards[65], a science communicator[66], b. 1979[67], of United Kingdom[68].

FAQs

Where was Brian Cox born?

Born in Oldham[2], Brian Cox…

Who was Brian Cox married to?

Brian Cox's spouses include Gia Milinovich[10].

What did Brian Cox do for work?

Brian Cox worked as physicist[4], university teacher[5], musician[6], television presenter[7], and astronomer[8].

Where did Brian Cox go to school?

Brian Cox was educated at University of Manchester[19], Hulme Grammar School[20], and University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology[21].

What awards did Brian Cox receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[27], Kelvin Prize[45], Michael Faraday Prize[49], and Royal Society University Research Fellowship[53].

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Class ancestry

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  3. [64] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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