David Cole

New Zealand cardiothoracic surgeon, university professor and administrator (1923–2008)
Person human Q132188775
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David Cole

Summary

David Cole is a human[1]. His place of birth was Waihi[2]. He was born on +1923-10-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2008-09-08T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a surgeon[5] and academic administrator[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Waihi[2], David Cole…
  • David Cole was born on +1923-10-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David Cole died on +2008-09-08T00:00:00Z[4].
  • David Cole held citizenship in New Zealand[7].
  • David Cole's professions included surgeon[5].
  • David Cole's professions included academic administrator[6].
  • David Cole held the position of full professor[8].
  • David Cole was employed by University of Auckland[9].
  • David Cole was educated at King's College, Auckland[10].
  • David Cole was educated at University of Auckland[11].
  • David Cole's education included a stint at University of Otago[12].
  • David Cole received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • David Cole is recorded as male[14].
  • David Cole's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • David Cole's family name is recorded as Cole[16].
  • David Cole's given name is recorded as David[17].
  • David Cole's given name is recorded as Simpson[18].
  • David Cole's relative is recorded as Alfred North[19].

Body

Origins and Family

David Cole was born in Waihi[2]. He was born on +1923-10-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at King's College, Auckland[10], a secondary school[20], in New Zealand[21], founded in 1896[22]; University of Auckland[11], a public university[23], in New Zealand[24], founded in 1883[25], headquartered in Auckland City[26]; and University of Otago[12], a public university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1869[29], headquartered in Dunedin[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include surgeon[5] and academic administrator[6]. Among David Cole's employers was University of Auckland[9]. He held the position of full professor[8].

Recognition

David Cole received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Death and Burial

David Cole died on +2008-09-08T00:00:00Z[4].

FAQs

Where was David Cole born?

David Cole was born in Waihi[2].

What did David Cole do for work?

David Cole worked as surgeon[5] and academic administrator[6].

Where did David Cole go to school?

David Cole was educated at King's College, Auckland[10], University of Auckland[11], and University of Otago[12].

What awards did David Cole receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Honoured by the Queen – New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Retrieved . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Retrieved . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Retrieved . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Retrieved . livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . The London Gazette 52174. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Honoured by the Queen – New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . auckland.ac.nz. Retrieved . auckland.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Honoured by the Queen – New Zealand. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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