J. Philippe Rushton

Canadian psychology professor (1943–2012)
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J. Philippe Rushton

Summary

J. Philippe Rushton is a human[1]. He was born in Bournemouth[2]. He was born on December 3, 1943[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 2, 2012[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], non-fiction writer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (609 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • J. Philippe Rushton's place of birth was Bournemouth[2].
  • J. Philippe Rushton passed away in London[4].
  • J. Philippe Rushton was born on December 3, 1943[3].
  • J. Philippe Rushton died on October 2, 2012[5].
  • J. Philippe Rushton was married to Elizabeth Weiss[10].
  • J. Philippe Rushton held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • J. Philippe Rushton worked as a psychologist[6].
  • J. Philippe Rushton's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • J. Philippe Rushton's professions included university teacher[8].
  • J. Philippe Rushton's field of work was race and intelligence[12].
  • J. Philippe Rushton held the position of postdoctoral researcher[13].
  • J. Philippe Rushton was employed by University of Toronto[14].
  • Among J. Philippe Rushton's employers was Western University[15].
  • Among J. Philippe Rushton's employers was York University[16].
  • J. Philippe Rushton was employed by University of Arizona[17].
  • J. Philippe Rushton was employed by University of California, Berkeley[18].
  • J. Philippe Rushton was educated at University of London[19].
  • J. Philippe Rushton's education included a stint at University of London[20].
  • J. Philippe Rushton was educated at University of London[21].
  • J. Philippe Rushton's doctoral advisor was Hilde Himmelweit[22].
  • A notable work attributed to J. Philippe Rushton is Race, Evolution, and Behavior[23].
  • J. Philippe Rushton received the Guggenheim Fellowship[24].
  • J. Philippe Rushton is recorded as male[25].
  • J. Philippe Rushton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • J. Philippe Rushton earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[27].

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Origins and Family

J. Philippe Rushton was born in Bournemouth[2]. He was born on December 3, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at University of London[19], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31]. J. Philippe Rushton's doctoral advisor was Hilde Himmelweit[22]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[27] and Doctor of Science[32]. He studied under Jeffrey Grey[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], non-fiction writer[7], and university teacher[8]. J. Philippe Rushton's field of work was race and intelligence[12]. Employers include University of Toronto[14], a public research university[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1827[36], headquartered in Toronto[37]; Western University[15], a public research university[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1878[40], headquartered in London[41]; York University[16], a university[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1959[44], headquartered in Toronto[45]; University of Arizona[17], a public university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1885[48], headquartered in Tucson[49]; and University of California, Berkeley[18], a public research university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1868[52], headquartered in Berkeley[53]. He held the position of postdoctoral researcher[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to J. Philippe Rushton is Race, Evolution, and Behavior[23].

Recognition

J. Philippe Rushton received the Guggenheim Fellowship[24].

Personal Life

Among J. Philippe Rushton's spouses was Elizabeth Weiss[10].

Death and Burial

J. Philippe Rushton died on October 2, 2012[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

J. Philippe Rushton ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (609 views/month, #7,079 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Works attributed to him include Race, Evolution, and Behavior[56], a written work[57].

FAQs

Where was J. Philippe Rushton born?

Born in Bournemouth[2], J. Philippe Rushton…

Where did J. Philippe Rushton die?

J. Philippe Rushton passed away in London[4].

Who was J. Philippe Rushton married to?

J. Philippe Rushton's spouses include Elizabeth Weiss[10].

What did J. Philippe Rushton do for work?

J. Philippe Rushton worked as psychologist[6], non-fiction writer[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did J. Philippe Rushton go to school?

J. Philippe Rushton was educated at University of London[19], University of London[20], and University of London[21].

What awards did J. Philippe Rushton receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[24].

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  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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