David Simmons

New Zealand tourism academic and Olympic coxswain
Person human Q27074142
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David Simmons

Summary

David Simmons is a human[1]. Born in Christchurch[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1955[3]. He worked as a coxswain[4], lecturer[5], and tourism scholar[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • David Simmons's place of birth was Christchurch[2].
  • David Simmons was born on October 6, 1955[3].
  • David Simmons held citizenship in New Zealand[8].
  • David Simmons worked as a coxswain[4].
  • David Simmons's professions included lecturer[5].
  • David Simmons's professions included tourism scholar[6].
  • David Simmons held the position of professor emeritus[9].
  • Among David Simmons's employers was Lincoln University[10].
  • David Simmons's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[11].
  • A notable student of David Simmons was Michael Shone[12].
  • A notable student of David Simmons was Stephen Espiner[13].
  • David Simmons received the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[14].
  • David Simmons is recorded as male[15].
  • David Simmons's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • David Simmons supervised Michael Shone as a doctoral student[17].
  • David Simmons supervised David Fisher as a doctoral student[18].
  • David Simmons supervised Tracy Berno as a doctoral student[19].
  • David Simmons supervised Margaret H. Williams as a doctoral student[20].
  • David Simmons's Commons category is recorded as David Simmons (tourism academic)[21].
  • David Simmons earned the academic degree of Master of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management[22].
  • David Simmons's residence is recorded as Christchurch[23].
  • David Simmons's sport is recorded as rowing[24].
  • David Simmons's family name is recorded as Q21448931[25].
  • David Simmons's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • David Simmons's given name is recorded as Gerard[27].

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Origins and Family

David Simmons was born in Christchurch[2]. He was born on October 6, 1955[3].

Education

David Simmons's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[11]. He earned the academic degree of Master of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management[22]. He studied under Pat Devlin[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include coxswain[4], lecturer[5], and tourism scholar[6]. David Simmons was employed by Lincoln University[10]. He held the position of professor emeritus[9]. Notable students include Michael Shone[12], a researcher[29], of New Zealand[30] and Stephen Espiner[13], a social scientist[31], of New Zealand[32]. Doctoral students include Michael Shone[17], a researcher[33], of New Zealand[34]; David Fisher[18], a researcher[35]; Tracy Berno[19], a psychologist[36], specialised in psychology[37]; and Margaret H. Williams[20].

Recognition

David Simmons received the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[14].

Why It Matters

David Simmons ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was David Simmons born?

Born in Christchurch[2], David Simmons…

What did David Simmons do for work?

David Simmons worked as coxswain[4], lecturer[5], and tourism scholar[6].

Where did David Simmons go to school?

David Simmons was educated at University of Canterbury[11].

What awards did David Simmons receive?

Honors received include Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . 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. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Oronsay · 2026-09-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sports-reference.com olympic athlete id (archived) si/david-simmons-1
    Openalex id A5049084825
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    New zealand olympic committee athlete id david-simmons
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