Ian Burton

geographer
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Summary

Ian Burton was born on June 24, 1935[1], in Derby[2]. He has worked as a geographer[3]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[4]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[5]
  • Field of work: hazards geography[6], climate change adaptation[7]
  • Employer: University of Toronto[8]
  • Educated at: University of Birmingham[9], University of Chicago[10]
  • Award received: Burtoni Award[11], BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[12], honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo[13], Roll of Honor[14], Officer of the Order of Canada[15]
  • Member of: Royal Society of Canada[16], World Academy of Art and Science[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Burton[19]
  • Given name: Ian[20]
  • Official website: http://www.burtoni.ca/home.html[21]

FAQs

Where was Ian Burton born?

Ian Burton's place of birth was Derby[2].

What did Ian Burton do for work?

Ian Burton worked as a geographer[3].

Where did Ian Burton go to school?

Ian Burton was educated at University of Birmingham[9] and University of Chicago[10].

What awards did Ian Burton receive?

Honors received include Burtoni Award[11], BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award[12], honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo[13], and Roll of Honor[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] ↑ . frontiersofknowledgeawards-fbbva.es. frontiersofknowledgeawards-fbbva.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . uwaterloo.ca. uwaterloo.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . igu-online.org. igu-online.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . gg.ca. gg.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . new.worldacademy.org. new.worldacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [4] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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