Jonathon Porritt

British environmentalist
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Jonathon Porritt

Summary

Jonathon Porritt is a human[1]. Born in United Kingdom[2], he… he was born on +1950-07-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a journalist[4], writer[5], environmentalist[6], and ecologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jonathon Porritt's place of birth was United Kingdom[2].
  • Jonathon Porritt was born on +1950-07-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Jonathon Porritt's father was Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt[9].
  • Jonathon Porritt's mother was Kathleen Mary Peck[10].
  • Among Jonathon Porritt's spouses was Sarah Elizabeth Staniforth[11].
  • A child of Jonathon Porritt was Eleanor Mary Porritt[12].
  • A child of Jonathon Porritt was Rebecca Elizabeth Porritt[13].
  • Jonathon Porritt held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Jonathon Porritt worked as a journalist[4].
  • Jonathon Porritt's professions included writer[5].
  • Jonathon Porritt's professions included environmentalist[6].
  • Jonathon Porritt worked as an ecologist[7].
  • Jonathon Porritt's education included a stint at Magdalen College[15].
  • Jonathon Porritt was educated at Eton College[16].
  • Jonathon Porritt was educated at Wellesley House School[17].
  • Jonathon Porritt received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Jonathon Porritt received the Giuseppe Motta Medal[19].
  • Jonathon Porritt received the Q113555536[20].
  • Jonathon Porritt received the honorary doctor of Heriot-Watt University[21].
  • Jonathon Porritt's image is recorded as Jonathon Porritt Bristol 2008.jpg[22].
  • Jonathon Porritt is recorded as male[23].
  • Jonathon Porritt's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jonathon Porritt's noble title is recorded as baronet[25].
  • Jonathon Porritt was affiliated with the Wales Green Party[26].
  • Jonathon Porritt's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110768222[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in United Kingdom[2], Jonathon Porritt… he was born on +1950-07-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt[9]. His mother was Kathleen Mary Peck[10].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30]; Eton College[16], a public school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1440[33]; and Wellesley House School[17], a boarding school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1866[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[4], writer[5], environmentalist[6], and ecologist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Giuseppe Motta Medal[19], an award[39], in Switzerland[40]; Q113555536[20]; and honorary doctor of Heriot-Watt University[21], an award[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

Among Jonathon Porritt's spouses was Sarah Elizabeth Staniforth[11]. Children include Eleanor Mary Porritt[12] and Rebecca Elizabeth Porritt[13]. He was affiliated with the Wales Green Party[26].

Why It Matters

Jonathon Porritt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jonathon Porritt born?

Jonathon Porritt was born in United Kingdom[2].

Who were Jonathon Porritt's parents?

Jonathon Porritt's father was Arthur Porritt, Baron Porritt[9]. Jonathon Porritt's mother was Kathleen Mary Peck[10].

Who was Jonathon Porritt married to?

Jonathon Porritt's spouses include Sarah Elizabeth Staniforth[11].

What did Jonathon Porritt do for work?

Jonathon Porritt worked as journalist[4], writer[5], environmentalist[6], and ecologist[7].

Where did Jonathon Porritt go to school?

Jonathon Porritt was educated at Magdalen College[15], Eton College[16], and Wellesley House School[17].

What awards did Jonathon Porritt receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Giuseppe Motta Medal[19], Q113555536[20], and honorary doctor of Heriot-Watt University[21].

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  16. [4] . Muck Rack. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [20] . info.uwe.ac.uk. info.uwe.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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