Robert Ballard
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Robert Ballard
Summary
Robert Ballard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wichita[2]. He was born on June 30, 1942[3]. He worked as a naval officer[4], oceanographer[5], non-fiction writer[6], academic[7], and geologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,452 views/month, #6,485 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Robert Ballard's place of birth was Wichita[2].
- Robert Ballard was born on June 30, 1942[3].
- Robert Ballard held citizenship in United States[10].
- Robert Ballard worked as a naval officer[4].
- Robert Ballard worked as an oceanographer[5].
- Robert Ballard's professions included non-fiction writer[6].
- Robert Ballard worked as an academic[7].
- Robert Ballard's professions included geologist[8].
- Robert Ballard's professions included film director[11].
- Robert Ballard held the position of professor[12].
- Robert Ballard was employed by University of Rhode Island[13].
- Robert Ballard's education included a stint at University of Hawaiʻi System[14].
- Robert Ballard's education included a stint at Downey High School[15].
- Robert Ballard received the National Humanities Medal[16].
- Robert Ballard received the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[17].
- Robert Ballard received the Kilby International Awards[18].
- Robert Ballard received the Nevada Medal[19].
- Robert Ballard received the Hubbard Medal[20].
- Robert Ballard received the Caird Medal[21].
- Robert Ballard was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
- Robert Ballard was a member of The Explorers Club[23].
- Robert Ballard is recorded as male[24].
- Robert Ballard's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Robert Ballard's Commons category is recorded as Robert Ballard[26].
- Robert Ballard's military, police or special rank is recorded as Commander[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Robert Ballard's place of birth was Wichita[2]. He was born on June 30, 1942[3].
Education
Educated at University of Hawaiʻi System[14], a state university system[28], in United States[29], founded in 1907[30], headquartered in Honolulu[31] and Downey High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1901[34]. Robert Ballard earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include naval officer[4], oceanographer[5], non-fiction writer[6], academic[7], geologist[8], and film director[11]. Among Robert Ballard's employers was University of Rhode Island[13]. He held the position of professor[12].
Recognition
Awards received include National Humanities Medal[16], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1988[38]; William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[17], a science award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1950[41]; Kilby International Awards[18], an award[42], founded in 1990[43]; Nevada Medal[19], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1988[46]; Hubbard Medal[20], an award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1906[49]; and Caird Medal[21], a medallion[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1984[52].
Why It Matters
Robert Ballard ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,452 views/month, #6,485 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Robert Ballard born?
Robert Ballard's place of birth was Wichita[2].
What did Robert Ballard do for work?
Robert Ballard worked as naval officer[4], oceanographer[5], non-fiction writer[6], academic[7], and geologist[8].
Where did Robert Ballard go to school?
Robert Ballard was educated at University of Hawaiʻi System[14] and Downey High School[15].
What awards did Robert Ballard receive?
Honors received include National Humanities Medal[16], William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[17], Kilby International Awards[18], and Nevada Medal[19].