Daniel Tammet

British writer, mathematician, essayist and autistic savant
Person human Q12857
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Daniel Tammet

Summary

Daniel Tammet is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1979[3]. He worked as a writer[4], Esperantist[5], computer scientist[6], and poet[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,128 views/month, #6,996 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Daniel Tammet's place of birth was London[2].
  • Daniel Tammet was born on January 31, 1979[3].
  • Daniel Tammet held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • English was Daniel Tammet's native language[10].
  • Daniel Tammet worked as a writer[4].
  • Daniel Tammet's professions included Esperantist[5].
  • Daniel Tammet worked as a computer scientist[6].
  • Daniel Tammet worked as a poet[7].
  • Daniel Tammet was educated at The Open University[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Tammet is Born on a Blue Day[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Tammet is Embracing the Wide Sky[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Daniel Tammet is Every Word is a Bird We Teach to Sing[14].
  • Daniel Tammet received the honorary doctorate[15].
  • Daniel Tammet was a member of Royal Society of Arts[16].
  • Daniel Tammet is recorded as male[17].
  • Daniel Tammet's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Daniel Tammet's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[19].
  • Daniel Tammet's Commons category is recorded as Daniel Tammet[20].
  • Daniel Tammet's residence is recorded as Paris[21].
  • Daniel Tammet's family name is recorded as Corney[22].
  • Daniel Tammet's given name is recorded as Daniel[23].
  • Daniel Tammet's given name is recorded as Paul[24].
  • Daniel Tammet's pseudonym is recorded as Daniel Tammet[25].
  • Daniel Tammet's official website is recorded as http://danieltammet.net[26].
  • Daniel Tammet's official website is recorded as http://www.optimnem.co.uk/[27].

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Origins and Family

Daniel Tammet's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 31, 1979[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Daniel Tammet's education included a stint at The Open University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], Esperantist[5], computer scientist[6], and poet[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Born on a Blue Day[12], a literary work[28]; Embracing the Wide Sky[13], a literary work[29]; and Every Word is a Bird We Teach to Sing[14].

Recognition

Daniel Tammet received the honorary doctorate[15].

Why It Matters

Daniel Tammet ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,128 views/month, #6,996 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Daniel Tammet born?

Born in London[2], Daniel Tammet…

What did Daniel Tammet do for work?

Daniel Tammet worked as writer[4], Esperantist[5], computer scientist[6], and poet[7].

Where did Daniel Tammet go to school?

Daniel Tammet was educated at The Open University[11].

What awards did Daniel Tammet receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . telegraph.co.uk. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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