David Murdoch

New Zealand researcher, Dean and Head of Campus at University of Otago, Christchurch
Person human Q88255291
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David Murdoch

Summary

David Murdoch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dunedin[2]. He worked as a researcher[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dunedin[2], David Murdoch…
  • David Murdoch held citizenship in New Zealand[5].
  • David Murdoch's professions included researcher[3].
  • David Murdoch held the position of distinguished professor[6].
  • Among David Murdoch's employers was University of Otago[7].
  • David Murdoch's education included a stint at University of Otago[8].
  • David Murdoch was educated at University of London[9].
  • David Murdoch's education included a stint at University of Liverpool[10].
  • David Murdoch was educated at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine[11].
  • A notable student of David Murdoch was Namrata Prasad[12].
  • A notable student of David Murdoch was Roshit Bothara[13].
  • A notable student of David Murdoch was Krista Dawson[14].
  • David Murdoch received the University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal[15].
  • David Murdoch is recorded as male[16].
  • David Murdoch's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • David Murdoch supervised Anja Werno as a doctoral student[18].
  • David Murdoch's Commons category is recorded as David Murdoch (pathologist)[19].
  • David Murdoch earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].
  • David Murdoch's family name is recorded as Murdoch[21].
  • David Murdoch's given name is recorded as David[22].
  • David Murdoch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • David Murdoch's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[24].

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Origins and Family

David Murdoch was born in Dunedin[2].

Education

Educated at University of Otago[8], a public university[25], in New Zealand[26], founded in 1869[27], headquartered in Dunedin[28]; University of London[9], a university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1836[31], headquartered in London[32]; University of Liverpool[10], a public university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1903[35], headquartered in Liverpool[36]; and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine[11], a public research university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1899[39], headquartered in London[40]. David Murdoch earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].

Career and Affiliations

David Murdoch worked as a researcher[3]. Among his employers was University of Otago[7]. He held the position of distinguished professor[6]. Notable students include Namrata Prasad[12], a researcher[41]; Roshit Bothara[13]; and Krista Dawson[14]. He supervised Anja Werno as a doctoral student[18].

Recognition

David Murdoch received the University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal[15].

Why It Matters

David Murdoch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[4] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was David Murdoch born?

David Murdoch's place of birth was Dunedin[2].

What did David Murdoch do for work?

David Murdoch worked as researcher[3].

Where did David Murdoch go to school?

David Murdoch was educated at University of Otago[8], University of London[9], University of Liverpool[10], and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine[11].

What awards did David Murdoch receive?

Honors received include University of Otago Distinguished Research Medal[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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