Myles Burnyeat

British scholar of ancient philosophy (1939–2019)
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Myles Burnyeat

Summary

Myles Burnyeat is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1939-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2019-09-20T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], classical scholar[6], philosophy historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Myles Burnyeat was born in London[2].
  • Myles Burnyeat was born on +1939-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Myles Burnyeat died on +2019-09-20T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Myles Burnyeat's father was Peter James Anthony Burnyeat[10].
  • Myles Burnyeat's mother was Cynthia Cherry Warburg[11].
  • Among Myles Burnyeat's spouses was Heda Segvic[12].
  • Among Myles Burnyeat's spouses was Ruth Padel[13].
  • Myles Burnyeat was married to Jane Elizabeth Buckley[14].
  • A child of Myles Burnyeat was Abigail Sophie Burnyeat[15].
  • A child of Myles Burnyeat was William James Burnyeat[16].
  • Myles Burnyeat held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Myles Burnyeat's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Myles Burnyeat worked as a classical scholar[6].
  • Myles Burnyeat's professions included philosophy historian[7].
  • Myles Burnyeat's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Myles Burnyeat's field of work was philosophy[18].
  • Myles Burnyeat's field of work was ancient philosophy[19].
  • Myles Burnyeat's field of work was history of philosophy[20].
  • Myles Burnyeat was employed by University College London[21].
  • Myles Burnyeat's education included a stint at University College London[22].
  • Myles Burnyeat was educated at King's College[23].
  • Myles Burnyeat's education included a stint at Bryanston School[24].
  • Myles Burnyeat was educated at Port Regis School[25].
  • Myles Burnyeat received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • Myles Burnyeat received the Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Myles Burnyeat's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1939-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Peter James Anthony Burnyeat[10]. His mother was Cynthia Cherry Warburg[11].

Education

Educated at University College London[22], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; King's College[23], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1441[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Bryanston School[24], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1928[38]; and Port Regis School[25], a school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1881[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], classical scholar[6], philosophy historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include philosophy[18], an academic discipline[42]; ancient philosophy[19]; and history of philosophy[20], an aspect of history[43]. Among Myles Burnyeat's employers was University College London[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45] and Fellow of the British Academy[27], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Personal Life

Spouses include Heda Segvic[12], a historian of classical antiquity[48], 1957–2003[49], of Yugoslavia[50]; Ruth Padel[13], a poet[51], b. 1946[52], of United Kingdom[53], awarded the Cholmondeley Award[54], specialised in poetry[55]; and Jane Elizabeth Buckley[14]. Children include Abigail Sophie Burnyeat[15] and William James Burnyeat[16], b. 1978[56], of United Kingdom[57].

Death and Burial

Myles Burnyeat died on +2019-09-20T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Myles Burnyeat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 84 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Myles Burnyeat born?

Myles Burnyeat was born in London[2].

Who were Myles Burnyeat's parents?

Myles Burnyeat's father was Peter James Anthony Burnyeat[10]. Myles Burnyeat's mother was Cynthia Cherry Warburg[11].

Who was Myles Burnyeat married to?

Myles Burnyeat's spouses include Heda Segvic[12], Ruth Padel[13], and Jane Elizabeth Buckley[14].

What did Myles Burnyeat do for work?

Myles Burnyeat worked as philosopher[5], classical scholar[6], philosophy historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Myles Burnyeat go to school?

Myles Burnyeat was educated at University College London[22], King's College[23], Bryanston School[24], and Port Regis School[25].

What awards did Myles Burnyeat receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[26] and Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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