Randolph Quirk
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Randolph Quirk
Summary
Randolph Quirk is a human[1]. He was born in Michael[2]. He was born on July 12, 1920[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 20, 2017[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], politician[7], academic[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Michael[2], Randolph Quirk…
- Randolph Quirk died in London[4].
- Randolph Quirk was born on July 12, 1920[3].
- Randolph Quirk died on December 20, 2017[5].
- Randolph Quirk's father was Thomas Quirk[11].
- Randolph Quirk's mother was Amy Randolph Simcocks[12].
- Among Randolph Quirk's spouses was Jean Williams[13].
- Randolph Quirk was married to Gabriele Stein[14].
- A child of Randolph Quirk was Eric Randolph Quirk[15].
- A child of Randolph Quirk was Robin Antony Quirk[16].
- Randolph Quirk held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
- English was Randolph Quirk's native language[18].
- Randolph Quirk's professions included linguist[6].
- Randolph Quirk's professions included politician[7].
- Randolph Quirk worked as an academic[8].
- Randolph Quirk's professions included university teacher[9].
- Randolph Quirk held the position of member of the House of Lords[19].
- Randolph Quirk was employed by University College London[20].
- Randolph Quirk was employed by University of London[21].
- Randolph Quirk's education included a stint at University College London[22].
- Randolph Quirk's education included a stint at University of Michigan[23].
- Randolph Quirk was educated at Yale University[24].
- Randolph Quirk was educated at St Ninian's High School, Douglas[25].
- A notable student of Randolph Quirk was Elizabeth Gordon[26].
- Randolph Quirk received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Michael[2], Randolph Quirk… he was born on July 12, 1920[3]. His father was Thomas Quirk[11]. His mother was Amy Randolph Simcocks[12]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at University College London[22], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; University of Michigan[23], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1817[34], headquartered in Ann Arbor[35]; Yale University[24], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1701[38], headquartered in New Haven[39]; and St Ninian's High School, Douglas[25], a high school[40], in Isle of Man[41], founded in 1983[42].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], politician[7], academic[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University College London[20], a university college[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1826[45], headquartered in UCL Main Building[46] and University of London[21], a university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1836[49], headquartered in London[50]. Randolph Quirk held the position of member of the House of Lords[19]. A notable student of him was Elizabeth Gordon[26].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[53]; Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[54], an award[55], in Belgium[56]; honorary doctor of Durham University[57], an award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[60], an award[61], in Sweden[62]; and honorary doctor of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań[63], an award[64], in Poland[65].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jean Williams[13] and Gabriele Stein[14], a scholar of English[66], 1941–2020[67], specialised in linguistics[68]. Children include Eric Randolph Quirk[15], b. 1951[69], of United Kingdom[70] and Robin Antony Quirk[16]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[71].
Death and Burial
Randolph Quirk died on December 20, 2017[5]. He died in London[4].
Why It Matters
Randolph Quirk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
FAQs
Where was Randolph Quirk born?
Randolph Quirk's place of birth was Michael[2].
Where did Randolph Quirk die?
Randolph Quirk died in London[4].
Who were Randolph Quirk's parents?
Randolph Quirk's father was Thomas Quirk[11]. Randolph Quirk's mother was Amy Randolph Simcocks[12].
Who was Randolph Quirk married to?
Randolph Quirk's spouses include Jean Williams[13] and Gabriele Stein[14].
What did Randolph Quirk do for work?
Randolph Quirk worked as linguist[6], politician[7], academic[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Randolph Quirk go to school?
Randolph Quirk was educated at University College London[22], University of Michigan[23], Yale University[24], and St Ninian's High School, Douglas[25].
What awards did Randolph Quirk receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University[53], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[54], and honorary doctor of Durham University[57].