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Ralph O'Reilly Piddington

Psychologist, anthropologist, university professor (1906–1974)
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Ralph O'Reilly Piddington

Summary

Ralph O'Reilly Piddington is a human[1]. Born in Sydney[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1906[3]. He died in Takapuna[4]. He died on July 8, 1974[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], psychologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington was born in Sydney[2].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington died in Takapuna[4].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington was born on February 19, 1906[3].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington died on July 8, 1974[5].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's father was Albert Piddington[10].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's mother was Marion Louisa Piddington[11].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington held citizenship in New Zealand[13].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's professions included psychologist[7].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington was employed by University of Auckland[14].
  • A notable student of Ralph O'Reilly Piddington was Garth Anthony Rogers[15].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington received the Hector Medal[16].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington is recorded as male[18].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's family name is recorded as Piddington[21].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's given name is recorded as Ralph[22].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NZThesisProject[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sydney[2], Ralph O'Reilly Piddington… he was born on February 19, 1906[3]. His father was Albert Piddington[10]. His mother was Marion Louisa Piddington[11].

Education

Ralph O'Reilly Piddington earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], psychologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's employers was University of Auckland[14]. A notable student of him was Garth Anthony Rogers[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Hector Medal[16], a science award[25], in New Zealand[26] and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17].

Death and Burial

Ralph O'Reilly Piddington died on July 8, 1974[5]. He passed away in Takapuna[4].

Why It Matters

Ralph O'Reilly Piddington ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Ralph O'Reilly Piddington born?

Born in Sydney[2], Ralph O'Reilly Piddington…

Where did Ralph O'Reilly Piddington die?

Ralph O'Reilly Piddington died in Takapuna[4].

Who were Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's parents?

Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's father was Albert Piddington[10]. Ralph O'Reilly Piddington's mother was Marion Louisa Piddington[11].

What did Ralph O'Reilly Piddington do for work?

Ralph O'Reilly Piddington worked as anthropologist[6], psychologist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Ralph O'Reilly Piddington receive?

Honors received include Hector Medal[16] and Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . royalsociety.org.nz. Retrieved . royalsociety.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Takapuna
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    Academic degree → Doctor of Philosophy
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