Helen Sharman

British chemist who became the first Briton in space
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Helen Sharman

Summary

Helen Sharman is a human[1]. Born in Sheffield[2], she… she was born on +1963-05-30T00:00:00Z[3]. She worked as a chemist[4], astronaut[5], and Research Cosmonaut[6]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (987 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Helen Sharman's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
  • Helen Sharman was born on +1963-05-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Helen Sharman held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Helen Sharman's professions included chemist[4].
  • Helen Sharman worked as an astronaut[5].
  • Helen Sharman's professions included Research Cosmonaut[6].
  • Helen Sharman's education included a stint at Birkbeck, University of London[9].
  • Helen Sharman's education included a stint at University of London[10].
  • Helen Sharman received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Helen Sharman received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[12].
  • Helen Sharman received the Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[13].
  • Helen Sharman received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry[14].
  • Helen Sharman was a member of Royal Society of Chemistry[15].
  • Helen Sharman's image is recorded as Dr. Helen Sharman.jpg[16].
  • Helen Sharman is recorded as female[17].
  • Helen Sharman's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Helen Sharman's signature is recorded as Helen Sharman Signature.svg[19].
  • Helen Sharman's ISNI is recorded as 0000000064826021[20].
  • Helen Sharman's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 92008000[21].
  • Helen Sharman's GND ID is recorded as 1089131321[22].
  • Helen Sharman's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as nb2015017899[23].
  • Helen Sharman's Commons category is recorded as Helen Sharman[24].
  • Helen Sharman's Libraries Australia ID is recorded as 35285391[25].
  • Helen Sharman's astronaut mission is recorded as Soyuz TM-11[26].
  • Helen Sharman's astronaut mission is recorded as Soyuz TM-12[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Helen Sharman was born in Sheffield[2]. She was born on +1963-05-30T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Birkbeck, University of London[9], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1823[30], headquartered in London[31] and University of London[10], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[4], astronaut[5], and Research Cosmonaut[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[12], an order[38], in Soviet Union[39], founded in 1972[40]; Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[13], a medallion[41], in Russia[42], founded in 2010[43]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry[14], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Why It Matters

Helen Sharman ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (987 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Helen Sharman born?

Born in Sheffield[2], Helen Sharman…

What did Helen Sharman do for work?

Helen Sharman worked as chemist[4], astronaut[5], and Research Cosmonaut[6].

Where did Helen Sharman go to school?

Helen Sharman was educated at Birkbeck, University of London[9] and University of London[10].

What awards did Helen Sharman receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11], Order of Friendship of Peoples[12], Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"[13], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The International Who's Who of Women 2006. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of the crew of ['Q577280', 'Q677528', 'Q48604']
    Astronaut mission Soyuz TM-11, Soyuz TM-12, Mir
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  2. 4w ago · ZI Jony · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation chemist, astronaut, Research Cosmonaut
    Award received
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