Robert Skidelsky

British economist and author (1939–2026)
Person human Q335331
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Robert Skidelsky

Summary

Robert Skidelsky is a human[1]. He was born in Harbin[2]. He was born on April 25, 1939[3]. He worked as a politician[4], economist[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], and biographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (505 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Harbin[2], Robert Skidelsky…
  • Robert Skidelsky was born on April 25, 1939[3].
  • Robert Skidelsky's father was Boris Jacob Skidelsky[10].
  • Robert Skidelsky's mother was Galia V. Sapelkin[11].
  • Robert Skidelsky was married to Augusta Mary Clarissa Hope[12].
  • A child of Robert Skidelsky was Edward Skidelsky[13].
  • A child of Robert Skidelsky was William Skidelsky[14].
  • A child of Robert Skidelsky was Juliet Skidelsky[15].
  • Robert Skidelsky held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Robert Skidelsky's professions included politician[4].
  • Robert Skidelsky worked as an economist[5].
  • Robert Skidelsky worked as a historian[6].
  • Robert Skidelsky's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Robert Skidelsky worked as a biographer[8].
  • Robert Skidelsky's field of work was economics[17].
  • Robert Skidelsky held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].
  • Among Robert Skidelsky's employers was Johns Hopkins University[19].
  • Among Robert Skidelsky's employers was University of Warwick[20].
  • Robert Skidelsky was educated at Jesus College[21].
  • Robert Skidelsky received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[22].
  • Robert Skidelsky received the Lionel Gelber Prize[23].
  • Robert Skidelsky received the Wolfson History Prize[24].
  • Robert Skidelsky received the Fellow of the British Academy[25].
  • Robert Skidelsky received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26].
  • Robert Skidelsky was a member of British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Skidelsky's place of birth was Harbin[2]. He was born on April 25, 1939[3]. His father was Boris Jacob Skidelsky[10]. His mother was Galia V. Sapelkin[11].

Education

Robert Skidelsky's education included a stint at Jesus College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], economist[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], and biographer[8]. Robert Skidelsky's field of work was economics[17]. Employers include Johns Hopkins University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1876[30], headquartered in Baltimore[31] and University of Warwick[20], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1965[34]. He held the position of member of the House of Lords[18].

Recognition

Awards received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[22], a literary award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1919[37]; Lionel Gelber Prize[23], a literary award[38], in Canada[39], founded in 1989[40]; Wolfson History Prize[24], a science award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1972[43]; Fellow of the British Academy[25], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[26], a fellowship award[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Personal Life

Among Robert Skidelsky's spouses was Augusta Mary Clarissa Hope[12]. Children include Edward Skidelsky[13], a researcher[48], b. 1973[49], of United Kingdom[50], specialised in philosophy[51]; William Skidelsky[14], a literary editor[52], b. 1976[53], of United Kingdom[54]; and Juliet Skidelsky[15]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[55].

Why It Matters

Robert Skidelsky ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (505 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Robert Skidelsky born?

Born in Harbin[2], Robert Skidelsky…

Who were Robert Skidelsky's parents?

Robert Skidelsky's father was Boris Jacob Skidelsky[10]. Robert Skidelsky's mother was Galia V. Sapelkin[11].

Who was Robert Skidelsky married to?

Robert Skidelsky's spouses include Augusta Mary Clarissa Hope[12].

What did Robert Skidelsky do for work?

Robert Skidelsky worked as politician[4], economist[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], and biographer[8].

Where did Robert Skidelsky go to school?

Robert Skidelsky was educated at Jesus College[21].

What awards did Robert Skidelsky receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[22], Lionel Gelber Prize[23], Wolfson History Prize[24], and Fellow of the British Academy[25].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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