David Bloor

British sociologist (1942-)
Person human Q3017532
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David Bloor

Summary

David Bloor is a human[1]. He was born in Derby[2]. He was born on June 28, 1942[3]. He worked as a sociologist[4], philosopher[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Derby[2], David Bloor…
  • David Bloor was born on June 28, 1942[3].
  • David Bloor held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • David Bloor's professions included sociologist[4].
  • David Bloor worked as a philosopher[5].
  • David Bloor worked as a university teacher[6].
  • David Bloor's field of work was philosophy of science[9].
  • David Bloor's field of work was sociology[10].
  • David Bloor's field of work was sociology of scientific knowledge[11].
  • David Bloor's field of work was history of science[12].
  • David Bloor was employed by University of Edinburgh[13].
  • David Bloor's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[14].
  • David Bloor received the John Desmond Bernal Prize[15].
  • David Bloor was influenced by Ludwig Wittgenstein[16].
  • David Bloor is recorded as male[17].
  • David Bloor's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • David Bloor's family name is recorded as Bloor[19].
  • David Bloor's given name is recorded as David[20].
  • David Bloor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • David Bloor's different from is recorded as Q136483770[22].
  • David Bloor's writing language is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Derby[2], David Bloor… he was born on June 28, 1942[3].

Education

David Bloor was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[4], philosopher[5], and university teacher[6]. Fields of work include philosophy of science[9], a branch of philosophy[24]; sociology[10], an academic discipline[25]; sociology of scientific knowledge[11], a branch of sociology[26]; and history of science[12], an academic discipline[27]. David Bloor was employed by University of Edinburgh[13].

Recognition

David Bloor received the John Desmond Bernal Prize[15].

Why It Matters

David Bloor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was David Bloor born?

David Bloor was born in Derby[2].

What did David Bloor do for work?

David Bloor worked as sociologist[4], philosopher[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did David Bloor go to school?

David Bloor was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].

What awards did David Bloor receive?

Honors received include John Desmond Bernal Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Edinburgh
    Place of birth Derby
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Different from Q136483770
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