Colin Murdoch

New Zealand pharmacist (1929-2008)
Person human Q899162
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Summary

Colin Murdoch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Christchurch[2]. He was born on February 6, 1929[3]. He passed away in Timaru[4]. He died on May 4, 2008[5]. He worked as a pharmacologist[6], veterinarian[7], inventor[8], and pharmacist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Christchurch[2].
  • Colin Murdoch died in Timaru[4].
  • Colin Murdoch was born on February 6, 1929[3].
  • Colin Murdoch died on May 4, 2008[5].
  • Colin Murdoch held citizenship in New Zealand[11].
  • Colin Murdoch worked as a pharmacologist[6].
  • Colin Murdoch's professions included veterinarian[7].
  • Colin Murdoch worked as an inventor[8].
  • Colin Murdoch worked as a pharmacist[9].
  • Colin Murdoch received the New Zealand Order of Merit[12].
  • Colin Murdoch is recorded as male[13].
  • Colin Murdoch's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • The cause of death was cancer[15].
  • Colin Murdoch's family name is recorded as Murdoch[16].
  • Colin Murdoch's given name is recorded as Colin[17].
  • Colin Murdoch's given name is recorded as Albert[18].
  • Colin Murdoch's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Colin Murdoch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Colin Murdoch's writing language is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Christchurch[2], Colin Murdoch… he was born on February 6, 1929[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pharmacologist[6], veterinarian[7], inventor[8], and pharmacist[9].

Recognition

Colin Murdoch received the New Zealand Order of Merit[12].

Death and Burial

Colin Murdoch died on May 4, 2008[5]. He passed away in Timaru[4]. The cause of death was cancer[15].

Why It Matters

Colin Murdoch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Colin Murdoch born?

Born in Christchurch[2].

Where did Colin Murdoch die?

Colin Murdoch died in Timaru[4].

What did Colin Murdoch do for work?

Colin Murdoch worked as pharmacologist[6], veterinarian[7], inventor[8], and pharmacist[9].

What awards did Colin Murdoch receive?

Honors received include New Zealand Order of Merit[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . stuff.co.nz. stuff.co.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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