Geoffrey Midgley

British philosopher (1921-1997)
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Geoffrey Midgley

Summary

Geoffrey Midgley is a human[1]. He was born in Ilford[2]. He was born on +1921-06-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4]. He died on +1997-04-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6].

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey Midgley's place of birth was Ilford[2].
  • Geoffrey Midgley died in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].
  • Geoffrey Midgley was born on +1921-06-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Geoffrey Midgley died on +1997-04-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Geoffrey Midgley's spouses was Mary Midgley[7].
  • Geoffrey Midgley held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • English was Geoffrey Midgley's native language[9].
  • Geoffrey Midgley worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Among Geoffrey Midgley's employers was Newcastle University[10].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's education included a stint at New College[11].
  • Geoffrey Midgley is recorded as male[12].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[14].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's family name is recorded as Midgley[15].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's given name is recorded as Geoffrey[16].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's given name is recorded as Charles[17].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's given name is recorded as John[18].
  • Geoffrey Midgley studied under Isaiah Berlin[19].
  • Geoffrey Midgley studied under Gilbert Ryle[20].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's birth name is recorded as Geoffrey Charles John Midgley[22].
  • Geoffrey Midgley's Google Knowledge Graph ID is recorded as /g/11gnsdnk5q[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ilford[2], Geoffrey Midgley… he was born on +1921-06-14T00:00:00Z[3]. English was his native language[9].

Education

Geoffrey Midgley was educated at New College[11]. Studied under Isaiah Berlin[19], a philosopher[24], 1909–1997[25], of United Kingdom[26], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], specialised in philosophy[28] and Gilbert Ryle[20], a philosopher[29], 1900–1976[30], of United Kingdom[31], specialised in ordinary language philosophy[32].

Career and Affiliations

Geoffrey Midgley's professions included philosopher[6]. He was employed by Newcastle University[10].

Personal Life

Among Geoffrey Midgley's spouses was Mary Midgley[7].

Death and Burial

Geoffrey Midgley died on +1997-04-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Midgley born?

Geoffrey Midgley was born in Ilford[2].

Where did Geoffrey Midgley die?

Geoffrey Midgley died in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].

Who was Geoffrey Midgley married to?

Geoffrey Midgley's spouses include Mary Midgley[7].

What did Geoffrey Midgley do for work?

Geoffrey Midgley worked as philosopher[6].

Where did Geoffrey Midgley go to school?

Geoffrey Midgley was educated at New College[11].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . 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.

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