Robert Fox

British historian of science (born 1938)
Person human Q22087424
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Robert Fox

Summary

Robert Fox is a human[1]. He was born on October 7, 1938[2]. He worked as a historian[3], historian of science[4], and writer[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Robert Fox was born on October 7, 1938[2].
  • Robert Fox held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Robert Fox worked as a historian[3].
  • Robert Fox worked as a historian of science[4].
  • Robert Fox's professions included writer[5].
  • Robert Fox's field of work was history of science[8].
  • Robert Fox held the position of professor emeritus[9].
  • Among Robert Fox's employers was University of Lancaster[10].
  • Among Robert Fox's employers was University of Oxford[11].
  • Robert Fox's doctoral advisor was Alistair Cameron Crombie[12].
  • Robert Fox received the George Sarton Medal[13].
  • Robert Fox received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].
  • Robert Fox received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[15].
  • Robert Fox received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[16].
  • Robert Fox received the Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[17].
  • Robert Fox was a member of British Society for the History of Science[18].
  • Robert Fox was a member of Royal Historical Society[19].
  • Robert Fox was a member of European Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Robert Fox is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert Fox's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert Fox's Commons category is recorded as Robert Fox (historian)[23].
  • Robert Fox's family name is recorded as Fox[24].
  • Robert Fox's given name is recorded as Robert[25].
  • Robert Fox's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Robert Fox's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Robert Fox'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Fox was born on October 7, 1938[2].

Education

Robert Fox's doctoral advisor was Alistair Cameron Crombie[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[3], historian of science[4], and writer[5]. Robert Fox's field of work was history of science[8]. Employers include University of Lancaster[10], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1964[30], headquartered in Lancaster[31] and University of Oxford[11], a collegiate university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1096[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]. He held the position of professor emeritus[9].

Recognition

Awards received include George Sarton Medal[13], an award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1955[38]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14]; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[15], a fellowship award[39]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[16], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[17], a grade of an order[42], in France[43].

Why It Matters

Robert Fox has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

What did Robert Fox do for work?

Robert Fox worked as historian[3], historian of science[4], and writer[5].

What awards did Robert Fox receive?

Honors received include George Sarton Medal[13], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14], Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[15], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . history.ox.ac.uk. history.ox.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [3] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . uab.cat. uab.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . eurasc.eu. Retrieved . eurasc.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Award received George Sarton Medal, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society +2
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  3. 11w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
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    Position held President of the British Society for the History of Science, President of the Division of History of Science and Technology, professor emeritus
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