Nigel Thrift

British human geographer
Person human Q7032677
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Nigel Thrift

Summary

Nigel Thrift is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bath[2]. He was born on October 12, 1949[3]. He worked as a geographer[4]. He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Nigel Thrift was born in Bath[2].
  • Nigel Thrift was born on October 12, 1949[3].
  • Nigel Thrift held citizenship in United Kingdom[6].
  • Nigel Thrift's professions included geographer[4].
  • Among Nigel Thrift's employers was University of Oxford[7].
  • Nigel Thrift was employed by University of Bristol[8].
  • Nigel Thrift was employed by University of Wales Trinity Saint David - Lampeter Campus[9].
  • Nigel Thrift was educated at Aberystwyth University[10].
  • Nigel Thrift's education included a stint at Nailsea School[11].
  • Nigel Thrift received the Victoria Medal[12].
  • Nigel Thrift received the Knight Bachelor[13].
  • Nigel Thrift received the Scottish Geographical Medal[14].
  • Nigel Thrift received the Fellow of the British Academy[15].
  • Nigel Thrift was a member of British Academy[16].
  • Nigel Thrift was a member of Academy of Social Sciences[17].
  • Nigel Thrift is recorded as male[18].
  • Nigel Thrift's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Nigel Thrift's Commons category is recorded as Nigel Thrift[20].
  • Nigel Thrift's family name is recorded as Thrift[21].
  • Nigel Thrift's given name is recorded as Nigel[22].
  • Nigel Thrift's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • Nigel Thrift's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Nigel Thrift was born in Bath[2]. He was born on October 12, 1949[3].

Education

Educated at Aberystwyth University[10], a public university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1872[27] and Nailsea School[11], a secondary school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1959[30].

Career and Affiliations

Nigel Thrift's professions included geographer[4]. Employers include University of Oxford[7], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1096[33], headquartered in Oxford[34]; University of Bristol[8], a public university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1909[37], headquartered in Bristol[38]; and University of Wales Trinity Saint David - Lampeter Campus[9], a university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1822[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Medal[12], a science award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1902[44]; Knight Bachelor[13], a title of honor[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1300[47]; Scottish Geographical Medal[14], a science award[48], founded in 1890[49]; and Fellow of the British Academy[15], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51].

Why It Matters

Nigel Thrift is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

FAQs

Where was Nigel Thrift born?

Born in Bath[2], Nigel Thrift…

What did Nigel Thrift do for work?

Nigel Thrift worked as geographer[4].

Where did Nigel Thrift go to school?

Nigel Thrift was educated at Aberystwyth University[10] and Nailsea School[11].

What awards did Nigel Thrift receive?

Honors received include Victoria Medal[12], Knight Bachelor[13], Scottish Geographical Medal[14], and Fellow of the British Academy[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Rouletteer · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation → geographer
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