Robert G. W. Anderson

British chemist and historian of science
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Robert G. W. Anderson

Summary

Robert G. W. Anderson is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1944[3]. He worked as a chemist[4], curator[5], and historian of science[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert G. W. Anderson's place of birth was London[2].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson was born on May 2, 1944[3].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's professions included chemist[4].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's professions included curator[5].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's professions included historian of science[6].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson held the position of museum director[9].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson was educated at St John's College[10].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson received the Paul Bunge Prize[11].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson received the Dexter Award[12].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[16].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson was a member of British Society for the History of Science[17].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson is recorded as male[18].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's Commons category is recorded as Robert G. W. Anderson[20].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[21].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's given name is recorded as Robert[22].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's given name is recorded as Geoffrey[23].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's given name is recorded as William[24].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Robert G. W. Anderson's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Robert G. W. Anderson was born in London[2]. He was born on May 2, 1944[3].

Education

Robert G. W. Anderson's education included a stint at St John's College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[4], curator[5], and historian of science[6]. Robert G. W. Anderson held the position of museum director[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Paul Bunge Prize[11], an award[27]; Dexter Award[12], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1956[30]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].

Why It Matters

Robert G. W. Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Robert G. W. Anderson born?

Robert G. W. Anderson was born in London[2].

What did Robert G. W. Anderson do for work?

Robert G. W. Anderson worked as chemist[4], curator[5], and historian of science[6].

Where did Robert G. W. Anderson go to school?

Robert G. W. Anderson was educated at St John's College[10].

What awards did Robert G. W. Anderson receive?

Honors received include Paul Bunge Prize[11], Dexter Award[12], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[13], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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