David Attenborough
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David Attenborough
Summary
David Attenborough is a human[1]. Born in Isleworth[2], he… he worked as a biologist[3], television producer[4], television presenter[5], environmentalist[6], and naturalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.0033% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,837 views/month, #33 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- David Attenborough's place of birth was Isleworth[2].
- David Attenborough was born in London[9].
- David Attenborough's father was Frederick Attenborough[10].
- David Attenborough's mother was Mary Clegg[11].
- David Attenborough held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- English was David Attenborough's native language[13].
- David Attenborough's professions included biologist[3].
- David Attenborough's professions included television producer[4].
- David Attenborough's professions included television presenter[5].
- David Attenborough's professions included environmentalist[6].
- David Attenborough's professions included naturalist[7].
- David Attenborough's professions included nature photographer[14].
- David Attenborough's field of work was conservation[15].
- David Attenborough's field of work was environmental protection[16].
- David Attenborough's field of work was literary activity[17].
- David Attenborough's field of work was natural science[18].
- David Attenborough's field of work was popular science[19].
- David Attenborough's field of work was educational television[20].
- David Attenborough was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[21].
- David Attenborough was educated at University College London[22].
- David Attenborough was educated at Clare College[23].
- David Attenborough's education included a stint at Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[24].
- David Attenborough received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- David Attenborough received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[26].
- David Attenborough received the Kalinga Prize[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Isleworth[2], a town[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[9], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. David Attenborough's father was Frederick Attenborough[10]. His mother was Mary Clegg[11]. English was his native language[13].
Education
Educated at University College London[22], a university college[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1826[35], headquartered in UCL Main Building[36]; Clare College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1326[39]; and Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[24], a grammar school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1876[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biologist[3], television producer[4], television presenter[5], environmentalist[6], naturalist[7], and nature photographer[14]. Fields of work include conservation[15], an academic discipline[43]; environmental protection[16], an academic discipline[44]; literary activity[17]; natural science[18]; popular science[19], a genre[45]; and educational television[20], a television genre[46]. David Attenborough was employed by British Broadcasting Corporation[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[26], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Kalinga Prize[27], a science award[51], in India[52], founded in 1951[53]; Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[54], a class of award[55], in Spain[56], founded in 1981[57]; Bodley Medal[58], a medallion[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 2002[61]; and Founder’s Medal[62], a science award[63], in United Kingdom[64], founded in 1831[65].
Works and Contributions
Things named for David Attenborough include RRS Sir David Attenborough[66], a research vessel[67]; Zaglossus attenboroughi[68], a taxon[69]; Nepenthes attenboroughii[70], a taxon[71]; Attenborosaurus[72], a monotypic fossil taxon[73]; Trigonopterus attenboroughi[74]; Hieracium attenboroughianum[75]; Prethopalpus attenboroughi[76]; and Platysaurus attenboroughi[77].
Why It Matters
David Attenborough ranks in the top 0.0033% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,837 views/month, #33 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Entities named for him include RRS Sir David Attenborough[66], a research vessel[67]; Zaglossus attenboroughi[68], a taxon[69]; Nepenthes attenboroughii[70], a taxon[71]; Attenborosaurus[72], a monotypic fossil taxon[73]; Trigonopterus attenboroughi[74]; and Hieracium attenboroughianum[75].
FAQs
Where was David Attenborough born?
David Attenborough was born in Isleworth[2].
Who were David Attenborough's parents?
David Attenborough's father was Frederick Attenborough[10]. David Attenborough's mother was Mary Clegg[11].
What did David Attenborough do for work?
David Attenborough worked as biologist[3], television producer[4], television presenter[5], environmentalist[6], and naturalist[7].
Where did David Attenborough go to school?
David Attenborough was educated at University College London[22], Clare College[23], and Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[24].
What awards did David Attenborough receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[26], Kalinga Prize[27], and Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[54].