Peter Geach

British philosopher (1916–2013)
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Peter Geach

Summary

Peter Geach is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1916-03-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on +2013-12-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and philosophy historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Geach's place of birth was London[2].
  • Peter Geach passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Peter Geach was born on +1916-03-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Peter Geach died on +2013-12-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[10].
  • Peter Geach was married to G. E. M. Anscombe[11].
  • A child of Peter Geach was Mary Geach[12].
  • Peter Geach held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Peter Geach held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Peter Geach held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Peter Geach's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Peter Geach worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Peter Geach worked as a philosophy historian[8].
  • Among Peter Geach's employers was University of Leeds[16].
  • Among Peter Geach's employers was University of Birmingham[17].
  • Peter Geach was employed by University of Cambridge[18].
  • Peter Geach's education included a stint at Balliol College[19].
  • Peter Geach was educated at Clifton College[20].
  • Peter Geach received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice[21].
  • Peter Geach received the Fellow of the British Academy[22].
  • Peter Geach received the Aquinas Medal[23].
  • Peter Geach was a member of British Academy[24].
  • Peter Geach was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Peter Geach was a member of Polish Society of Arts and Sciences Abroad[26].
  • Peter Geach's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Geach was born in London[2]. He was born on +1916-03-29T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1263[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Clifton College[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1862[34], headquartered in Bristol[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and philosophy historian[8]. Employers include University of Leeds[16], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1904[38], headquartered in Leeds[39]; University of Birmingham[17], a public research university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1900[42], headquartered in Birmingham[43]; and University of Cambridge[18], a collegiate university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1209[46], headquartered in Cambridge[47]. Peter Geach supervised John Searle as a doctoral student[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice[21], a cross[49], in Vatican City[50], founded in 1888[51]; Fellow of the British Academy[22], a fellowship award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Aquinas Medal[23], a medallion[54], in United States[55], founded in 1949[56].

Personal Life

Peter Geach was married to G. E. M. Anscombe[11]. A child of him was Mary Geach[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Peter Geach died on +2013-12-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[10].

Why It Matters

Peter Geach ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

His notable doctoral advisees include John Searle[59], a philosopher[60], 1932–2025[61], of United States[62], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[63], specialised in philosophy of language[64].

FAQs

Where was Peter Geach born?

Peter Geach was born in London[2].

Where did Peter Geach die?

Peter Geach died in Cambridge[4].

Who was Peter Geach married to?

Peter Geach's spouses include G. E. M. Anscombe[11].

What did Peter Geach do for work?

Peter Geach worked as philosopher[6], university teacher[7], and philosophy historian[8].

Where did Peter Geach go to school?

Peter Geach was educated at Balliol College[19] and Clifton College[20].

What awards did Peter Geach receive?

Honors received include Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice[21], Fellow of the British Academy[22], and Aquinas Medal[23].

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Class ancestry

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  3. [58] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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