John Wilson

New Zealand historian
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John Wilson

Summary

John Wilson is a human[1]. Born in Timaru Hospital[2], he… he was born on +1943-04-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a historian[4].

Key Facts

  • John Wilson's place of birth was Timaru Hospital[2].
  • Born in South Canterbury[5], John Wilson…
  • John Wilson was born on +1943-04-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • John Wilson's father was Malcolm Wilson[6].
  • John Wilson held citizenship in New Zealand[7].
  • John Wilson worked as a historian[4].
  • John Wilson was employed by The Press[8].
  • John Wilson was employed by Heritage New Zealand[9].
  • John Wilson's education included a stint at University of Canterbury[10].
  • John Wilson's education included a stint at Harvard University[11].
  • A notable work attributed to John Wilson is The Guests of Mr McLean[12].
  • A notable work attributed to John Wilson is Christchurch - Swamp to City[13].
  • A notable work attributed to John Wilson is A New History: The University of Canterbury 1873–2023[14].
  • John Wilson received the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit[15].
  • John Wilson is recorded as male[16].
  • John Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Wilson earned the academic degree of Master of Arts (Hons)[18].
  • John Wilson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[19].
  • John Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[20].
  • John Wilson's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Wilson's given name is recorded as Malcolm[22].
  • John Wilson's academic thesis is recorded as Mission to China : Lord Amherst's embassy, 1816[23].
  • John Wilson's academic thesis is recorded as New Zealand and the United States, 1897-1908 : a study of New Zealand attitudes[24].
  • John Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as New Zealand English[25].
  • John Wilson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Timaru Hospital[2] and South Canterbury[5], a region[27], in New Zealand[28]. John Wilson was born on +1943-04-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Malcolm Wilson[6].

Education

Educated at University of Canterbury[10], a university[29], in New Zealand[30], founded in 1873[31] and Harvard University[11], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]. Academic degrees include Master of Arts (Hons)[18] and Doctor of Philosophy[19].

Career and Affiliations

John Wilson worked as a historian[4]. Employers include The Press[8], a daily newspaper[36], in New Zealand[37], founded in 1861[38], headquartered in Christchurch[39] and Heritage New Zealand[9], a national trust[40], in New Zealand[41], founded in 1954[42], headquartered in Antrim House[43].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Guests of Mr McLean[12]; Christchurch - Swamp to City[13], a literary work[44], written by John Wilson[45]; and A New History: The University of Canterbury 1873–2023[14], a version, edition or translation[46].

Recognition

John Wilson received the Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit[15].

FAQs

Where was John Wilson born?

Born in Timaru Hospital[2], John Wilson…

Who were John Wilson's parents?

John Wilson's father was Malcolm Wilson[6].

What did John Wilson do for work?

John Wilson worked as historian[4].

Where did John Wilson go to school?

John Wilson was educated at University of Canterbury[10] and Harvard University[11].

What awards did John Wilson receive?

Honors received include Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [5] ↑ . teara.govt.nz. Retrieved . teara.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . canterbury.ac.nz. Retrieved . canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . canterbury.ac.nz. Retrieved . canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . chchplan.ihp.govt.nz. Retrieved . chchplan.ihp.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . chchplan.ihp.govt.nz. Retrieved . chchplan.ihp.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . dpmc.govt.nz. dpmc.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . canterbury.ac.nz. canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . canterbury.ac.nz. canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . id.lib.harvard.edu. id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . libcat.canterbury.ac.nz. libcat.canterbury.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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