Paul F. Hoffman

Canadian geologist
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Paul F. Hoffman

Summary

Paul F. Hoffman is a human[1]. Born in Toronto[2], he… he was born on March 21, 1941[3]. He worked as a geologist[4] and researcher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Paul F. Hoffman was born in Toronto[2].
  • Paul F. Hoffman was born on March 21, 1941[3].
  • Paul F. Hoffman held citizenship in Canada[7].
  • Paul F. Hoffman worked as a geologist[4].
  • Paul F. Hoffman worked as a researcher[5].
  • Among Paul F. Hoffman's employers was Harvard University[8].
  • Paul F. Hoffman was employed by University of Victoria[9].
  • Paul F. Hoffman was educated at McMaster University[10].
  • Paul F. Hoffman's education included a stint at Johns Hopkins University[11].
  • Paul F. Hoffman received the Officer of the Order of Canada[12].
  • Paul F. Hoffman received the Penrose Medal[13].
  • Paul F. Hoffman received the Alfred Wegener Medal[14].
  • Paul F. Hoffman received the W. W. Hutchison Medal[15].
  • Paul F. Hoffman received the Logan Medal[16].
  • Paul F. Hoffman received the R. J. W. Douglas Medal[17].
  • Paul F. Hoffman was a member of Royal Society of Canada[18].
  • Paul F. Hoffman was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Paul F. Hoffman was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Paul F. Hoffman is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul F. Hoffman's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul F. Hoffman's family name is recorded as Hoffman[23].
  • Paul F. Hoffman's given name is recorded as Paul[24].
  • Paul F. Hoffman's given name is recorded as Felix[25].
  • Paul F. Hoffman's sibling is recorded as Abby Hoffman[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul F. Hoffman's place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on March 21, 1941[3].

Education

Educated at McMaster University[10], a public research university[27], in Canada[28], founded in 1887[29] and Johns Hopkins University[11], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1876[32], headquartered in Baltimore[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[4] and researcher[5]. Employers include Harvard University[8], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1636[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37] and University of Victoria[9], a university in British Columbia[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1903[40], headquartered in Victoria[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada[12], a grade of an order[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1967[44]; Penrose Medal[13], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1927[47]; Alfred Wegener Medal[14], a science award[48], founded in 1983[49]; W. W. Hutchison Medal[15], an award[50], in Canada[51]; Logan Medal[16], a science award[52], in Canada[53]; and R. J. W. Douglas Medal[17], a geology award[54], in Canada[55].

Why It Matters

Paul F. Hoffman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Paul F. Hoffman born?

Born in Toronto[2], Paul F. Hoffman…

What did Paul F. Hoffman do for work?

Paul F. Hoffman worked as geologist[4] and researcher[5].

Where did Paul F. Hoffman go to school?

Paul F. Hoffman was educated at McMaster University[10] and Johns Hopkins University[11].

What awards did Paul F. Hoffman receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[12], Penrose Medal[13], Alfred Wegener Medal[14], and W. W. Hutchison Medal[15].

References

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  12. [13] . geosociety.org. geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . gac.ca. gac.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  28. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  29. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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