Helen Sharman
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Summary
Helen Sharman was born on May 30, 1963[1], in Sheffield[2]. She has worked as a chemist[3], astronaut[4], and Research Cosmonaut[5]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,479 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Educated at: Birkbeck, University of London[8], University of London[9]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], Order of Friendship of Peoples[11], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[12], Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry[13]
- Member of: Royal Society of Chemistry[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Commons category: Helen Sharman[16]
- Family name: Sharman[17]
- Given name: Helen[18], Patricia[19]
- Official website: http://www.helensharman.com[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
- Birth name: Helen Patricia Sharman[22]
- Name in native language: Helen Sharman[23]
- Time in space: 11,353 minutes[24]
- Member of the crew of: Soyuz TM-11[25], Soyuz TM-12[26], Mir[27]
Why It Matters
Helen Sharman has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Helen Sharman born?
Helen Sharman's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
What did Helen Sharman do for work?
Helen Sharman worked as a chemist[3], astronaut[4], and Research Cosmonaut[5].
Where did Helen Sharman go to school?
Helen Sharman was educated at Birkbeck, University of London[8] and University of London[9].
What awards did Helen Sharman receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[10], Order of Friendship of Peoples[11], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[12], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry[13].