Kim Peek
American savant (1951–2009)
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Summary
Kim Peek was born on November 11, 1951[1], in Salt Lake City[2]. He died on December 19, 2009[3], in Murray[4]. He worked as a mnemonist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,636 views/month, #5,952 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holladay Memorial Park[7]
- Father: Fran Peek[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Kim Peek[11]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[12]
- Family name: Peek[13]
- Given name: Kim[14], Laurence[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kim Peek[16]
- Commons gallery: Kim Peek[17]
- Medical condition: FG syndrome[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
- Name in native language: Kim Peek[21]
Why It Matters
Kim Peek has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Kim Peek born?
Kim Peek was born in Salt Lake City[2].
Where did Kim Peek die?
Kim Peek died in Murray[4].
Who were Kim Peek's parents?
Kim Peek's father was Fran Peek[8].
What did Kim Peek do for work?
Kim Peek worked as a mnemonist[5].