Harry Collins

British sociologist of science
Person human Q769751
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Harry Collins

Summary

Harry Collins is a human[1]. Born in United Kingdom[2], he… he was born on June 13, 1943[3]. He worked as a sociologist of science[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Harry Collins was born in United Kingdom[2].
  • Harry Collins was born on June 13, 1943[3].
  • Harry Collins held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Harry Collins's professions included sociologist of science[4].
  • Harry Collins worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Among Harry Collins's employers was University of Bath[8].
  • Among Harry Collins's employers was Cardiff University[9].
  • Harry Collins received the John Desmond Bernal Prize[10].
  • Harry Collins received the Fellow of the British Academy[11].
  • Harry Collins received the Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales[12].
  • Harry Collins was a member of British Academy[13].
  • Harry Collins was a member of Learned Society of Wales[14].
  • Harry Collins is recorded as male[15].
  • Harry Collins's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Harry Collins's family name is recorded as Collins[17].
  • Harry Collins's given name is recorded as Harry[18].
  • Harry Collins's work location is recorded as Cardiff[19].
  • Harry Collins's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in United Kingdom[2], Harry Collins… he was born on June 13, 1943[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist of science[4] and university teacher[5]. Employers include University of Bath[8], a university[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1966[23], headquartered in Bath[24] and Cardiff University[9], a public research university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1883[27], headquartered in Cardiff[28].

Recognition

Awards received include John Desmond Bernal Prize[10], an award[29]; Fellow of the British Academy[11], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales[12], a fellowship award[32].

Why It Matters

Harry Collins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Harry Collins born?

Born in United Kingdom[2], Harry Collins…

What did Harry Collins do for work?

Harry Collins worked as sociologist of science[4] and university teacher[5].

What awards did Harry Collins receive?

Honors received include John Desmond Bernal Prize[10], Fellow of the British Academy[11], and Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . learnedsociety.wales. Retrieved . learnedsociety.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . learnedsociety.wales. Retrieved . learnedsociety.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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