Michael Oakeshott

British philosopher (1901-1990)
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Michael Oakeshott

Summary

Michael Oakeshott is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chelsfield[2]. He was born on +1901-12-11T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Acton[4]. He died on +1990-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], political scientist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chelsfield[2], Michael Oakeshott…
  • Michael Oakeshott died in Acton[4].
  • Michael Oakeshott was born on +1901-12-11T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Michael Oakeshott died on +1990-12-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Michael Oakeshott held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Michael Oakeshott's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Michael Oakeshott's professions included political scientist[7].
  • Michael Oakeshott worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Michael Oakeshott's professions included writer[9].
  • Michael Oakeshott worked as a historian[10].
  • Among Michael Oakeshott's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[13].
  • Michael Oakeshott's education included a stint at Gonville and Caius College[14].
  • Michael Oakeshott was educated at St George's School[15].
  • A notable student of Michael Oakeshott was Benjamin Barber[16].
  • Michael Oakeshott received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].
  • Michael Oakeshott was a member of British Academy[18].
  • Michael Oakeshott was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Michael Oakeshott is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael Oakeshott's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael Oakeshott's Commons category is recorded as Michael Oakeshott[22].
  • Michael Oakeshott's family name is recorded as Oakeshott[23].
  • Michael Oakeshott's given name is recorded as Michael[24].
  • Michael Oakeshott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Michael Oakeshott's place of birth was Chelsfield[2]. He was born on +1901-12-11T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Gonville and Caius College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1348[28] and St George's School[15], an academy school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1907[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], political scientist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and historian[10]. Among Michael Oakeshott's employers was London School of Economics and Political Science[13]. A notable student of him was Benjamin Barber[16].

Recognition

Michael Oakeshott received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].

Death and Burial

Michael Oakeshott died on +1990-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Acton[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Oakeshott ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,059 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He has been cited as an influence by Andrew Sullivan[34], a writer[35], b. 1963[36], of United Kingdom[37].

FAQs

Where was Michael Oakeshott born?

Michael Oakeshott was born in Chelsfield[2].

Where did Michael Oakeshott die?

Michael Oakeshott passed away in Acton[4].

What did Michael Oakeshott do for work?

Michael Oakeshott worked as philosopher[6], political scientist[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and historian[10].

Where did Michael Oakeshott go to school?

Michael Oakeshott was educated at Gonville and Caius College[14] and St George's School[15].

What awards did Michael Oakeshott receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[17].

Who did Michael Oakeshott influence?

Michael Oakeshott has been cited as an influence by Andrew Sullivan[34].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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