David E. Potter

British academic; founder of Psion
Person human Q5233202
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David E. Potter

Summary

David E. Potter is a human[1]. Born in East London[2], he… he was born on July 4, 1943[3]. He died on June 28, 2026[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • David E. Potter's place of birth was East London[2].
  • David E. Potter was born on July 4, 1943[3].
  • David E. Potter died on June 28, 2026[4].
  • Among David E. Potter's spouses was Q140437139[7].
  • David E. Potter held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • David E. Potter worked as an entrepreneur[5].
  • David E. Potter held the position of chief executive officer[9].
  • David E. Potter held the position of chairperson[10].
  • David E. Potter held the position of trustee[11].
  • David E. Potter was employed by Imperial College London[12].
  • Among David E. Potter's employers was University of London[13].
  • David E. Potter was employed by London Business School[14].
  • David E. Potter's education included a stint at Trinity College[15].
  • David E. Potter was educated at Imperial College London[16].
  • David E. Potter received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • David E. Potter received the Mountbatten Medal[18].
  • David E. Potter received the Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[19].
  • David E. Potter received the honorary doctorate[20].
  • David E. Potter is recorded as male[21].
  • David E. Potter's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • David E. Potter's family name is recorded as Potter[23].
  • David E. Potter's given name is recorded as David[24].
  • David E. Potter's relative is recorded as Q140436490[25].

Body

Origins and Family

David E. Potter was born in East London[2]. He was born on July 4, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1546[28], headquartered in Cambridge[29] and Imperial College London[16], a public research university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1907[32], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[33].

Career and Affiliations

David E. Potter's professions included entrepreneur[5]. Employers include Imperial College London[12], a public research university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1907[36], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[37]; University of London[13], a university[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1836[40], headquartered in London[41]; and London Business School[14], a business school[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1964[44]. Positions held include chief executive officer[9], a corporate title[45]; chairperson[10], a type of position[46]; and trustee[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Mountbatten Medal[18], an award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1992[51]; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[19], a fellowship award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and honorary doctorate[20], a title of honor[54].

Personal Life

David E. Potter was married to Q140437139[7].

Death and Burial

David E. Potter died on June 28, 2026[4].

Why It Matters

David E. Potter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

FAQs

Where was David E. Potter born?

David E. Potter's place of birth was East London[2].

Who was David E. Potter married to?

David E. Potter's spouses include Q140437139[7].

What did David E. Potter do for work?

David E. Potter worked as entrepreneur[5].

Where did David E. Potter go to school?

David E. Potter was educated at Trinity College[15] and Imperial College London[16].

What awards did David E. Potter receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Mountbatten Medal[18], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[19], and honorary doctorate[20].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Redpandacat · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → chief executive officer, chairperson, trustee
    "/* wbsetreference-add:2| */ [[Property:P569]]: 4 July 1943, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1789728229119"
  2. 12w ago · Piecesofuk · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q140437139
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P26]]: [[Q140437139]]"
  3. 12w ago · Piecesofuk · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom
    Occupation → entrepreneur
    Wikidata description → British academic; founder of Psion
    Date of death → +2026-06-28T00:00:00Z
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1038]]: [[Q140436490]]"
  4. 13w ago · Piecesofuk · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Potter
    Isni → 0000000067138195
    Idref id → 122989236
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJmPbbDdKvMfQHPyv7bcfq
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P4789]]: U31224"
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