Peter Cathcart Wason

British psychologist (1924-2003)
Person human Q13561980
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Peter Cathcart Wason

Summary

Peter Cathcart Wason is a human[1]. Born in Bath[2], he… he was born on +1924-04-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Wallingford[4]. He died on +2003-04-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Peter Cathcart Wason's place of birth was Bath[2].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason died in Wallingford[4].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason was born on +1924-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason died on +2003-04-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason was employed by University College London[12].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason was educated at University College London[13].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason was influenced by Karl Popper[14].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason is recorded as male[15].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109782449[17].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 60323017[18].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's GND ID is recorded as 130207349[19].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n50020833[20].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's IdRef ID is recorded as 103428194[21].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA00931537[22].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's SBN author ID is recorded as CFIV045258[23].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's Libraries Australia ID is recorded as 35197747[24].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0cqxk6[25].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's given name is recorded as Peter[26].
  • Peter Cathcart Wason's National Library of Israel ID is recorded as 000404771[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Cathcart Wason's place of birth was Bath[2]. He was born on +1924-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Peter Cathcart Wason's education included a stint at University College London[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Peter Cathcart Wason's employers was University College London[12].

Death and Burial

Peter Cathcart Wason died on +2003-04-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Wallingford[4]. Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peter Cathcart Wason include Wason selection task[28], a puzzle[29].

Why It Matters

Peter Cathcart Wason ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

Entities named for him include Wason selection task[28], a puzzle[29].

FAQs

Where was Peter Cathcart Wason born?

Peter Cathcart Wason's place of birth was Bath[2].

Where did Peter Cathcart Wason die?

Peter Cathcart Wason passed away in Wallingford[4].

What did Peter Cathcart Wason do for work?

Peter Cathcart Wason worked as psychologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Peter Cathcart Wason go to school?

Peter Cathcart Wason was educated at University College London[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . CiNii Research. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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