Robert Wilson

Summary

Robert Wilson is a human^[1]. Born in South Shields^[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1927^[3]. He passed away in Chelmsford^[4]. He died on September 2, 2002^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6].

Key Facts

• Robert Wilson's place of birth was South Shields^[2].
• Robert Wilson died in Chelmsford^[4].
• Robert Wilson was born on April 16, 1927^[3].
• Robert Wilson died on September 2, 2002^[5].
• Robert Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[7].
• Robert Wilson's professions included astronomer^[6].
• Among Robert Wilson's employers was University College London^[8].
• Robert Wilson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[9].
• Robert Wilson was educated at King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[10].
• Robert Wilson received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[11].
• Robert Wilson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[12].
• Robert Wilson received the Herschel Medal^[13].
• Robert Wilson received the Knight Bachelor^[14].
• Robert Wilson was a member of Royal Society^[15].
• Robert Wilson was a member of American Philosophical Society^[16].
• Robert Wilson is recorded as male^[17].
• Robert Wilson's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Robert Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson^[19].
• Robert Wilson's given name is recorded as Robert^[20].
• Robert Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[21].

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Origins and Family

Robert Wilson was born in South Shields^[2]. He was born on April 16, 1927^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[9], a public university^[22], in United Kingdom^[23], founded in 1583^[24], headquartered in Edinburgh^[25] and King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[10], a university^[26], in United Kingdom^[27], founded in 1937^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Wilson worked as an astronomer^[6]. Among his employers was University College London^[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[11], a fellowship award^[29], in United Kingdom^[30]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[12], a grade of an order^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; Herschel Medal^[13], a science award^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1974^[35]; and Knight Bachelor^[14], a title of honor^[36], in United Kingdom^[37], founded in 1300^[38].

Death and Burial

Robert Wilson died on September 2, 2002^[5]. He died in Chelmsford^[4].

FAQs

Where was Robert Wilson born?

Robert Wilson was born in South Shields^[2].

Where did Robert Wilson die?

Robert Wilson passed away in Chelmsford^[4].

What did Robert Wilson do for work?

Robert Wilson worked as astronomer^[6].

Where did Robert Wilson go to school?

Robert Wilson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[9] and King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[10].

What awards did Robert Wilson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[11], Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[12], Herschel Medal^[13], and Knight Bachelor^[14].