Edward de Bono

Maltese physician (1933–2021)
Person human Q41322
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Edward de Bono

Summary

Edward de Bono is a human[1]. He was born in Malta[2]. He was born on May 19, 1933[3]. He died in Malta[4]. He died on June 9, 2021[5]. He worked as a physician[6], psychologist[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward de Bono's place of birth was Malta[2].
  • Edward de Bono died in Malta[4].
  • Edward de Bono was born on May 19, 1933[3].
  • Edward de Bono died on June 9, 2021[5].
  • Edward de Bono held citizenship in Crown Colony of Malta[11].
  • English was Edward de Bono's native language[12].
  • Maltese was Edward de Bono's native language[13].
  • Edward de Bono worked as a physician[6].
  • Edward de Bono worked as a psychologist[7].
  • Edward de Bono worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Edward de Bono worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Edward de Bono's field of work was psychology[14].
  • Edward de Bono's field of work was cognitive science[15].
  • Among Edward de Bono's employers was University of Cambridge[16].
  • Among Edward de Bono's employers was University of Pretoria[17].
  • Edward de Bono was educated at Christ Church[18].
  • Edward de Bono's education included a stint at Trinity College[19].
  • Edward de Bono was educated at University of Malta[20].
  • Edward de Bono received the Rhodes Scholarship[21].
  • Edward de Bono received the honorary doctorate[22].
  • Edward de Bono is recorded as male[23].
  • Edward de Bono's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Edward de Bono's Commons category is recorded as Edward de Bono[25].
  • Edward de Bono earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[26].
  • Edward de Bono's family name is recorded as De Bono[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Malta[2], Edward de Bono… he was born on May 19, 1933[3]. Native languages include English[12] and Maltese[13].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; and University of Malta[20], a public university[36], in Malta[37], founded in 1769[38]. Edward de Bono earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], psychologist[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include psychology[14], an academic discipline[39] and cognitive science[15], a field of study[40]. Employers include University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1209[43], headquartered in Cambridge[44] and University of Pretoria[17], a public university[45], in South Africa[46], founded in 1908[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Rhodes Scholarship[21], a scholarship[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1902[50] and honorary doctorate[22], a title of honor[51].

Death and Burial

Edward de Bono died on June 9, 2021[5]. He passed away in Malta[4].

Why It Matters

Edward de Bono ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (705 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Works attributed to him include Six Thinking Hats[54], a written work[55] and L game[56], an abstract strategy game[57].

FAQs

Where was Edward de Bono born?

Edward de Bono's place of birth was Malta[2].

Where did Edward de Bono die?

Edward de Bono died in Malta[4].

What did Edward de Bono do for work?

Edward de Bono worked as physician[6], psychologist[7], philosopher[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Edward de Bono go to school?

Edward de Bono was educated at Christ Church[18], Trinity College[19], and University of Malta[20].

What awards did Edward de Bono receive?

Honors received include Rhodes Scholarship[21] and honorary doctorate[22].

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  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . maltatoday.com.mt. maltatoday.com.mt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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