Roger Bannister
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Roger Bannister
Summary
Roger Bannister is a human[1]. His place of birth was London Borough of Harrow[2]. He was born on March 23, 1929[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on March 3, 2018[5]. He worked as a middle-distance runner[6], autobiographer[7], physician[8], athletics competitor[9], and neurologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,833 views/month, #6,072 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in London Borough of Harrow[2], Roger Bannister…
- Roger Bannister passed away in Oxford[4].
- Roger Bannister was born on March 23, 1929[3].
- Roger Bannister died on March 3, 2018[5].
- Burial took place at Wolvercote Cemetery[12].
- Roger Bannister's father was Ralph Bannister[13].
- Roger Bannister's mother was Alice Duckworth[14].
- Among Roger Bannister's spouses was Moyra Jacobsson[15].
- Roger Bannister held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
- Roger Bannister's professions included middle-distance runner[6].
- Roger Bannister's professions included autobiographer[7].
- Roger Bannister worked as a physician[8].
- Roger Bannister worked as an athletics competitor[9].
- Roger Bannister's professions included neurologist[10].
- Roger Bannister's professions included athlete[17].
- Roger Bannister was employed by University of Oxford[18].
- Roger Bannister's education included a stint at Exeter College[19].
- Roger Bannister's education included a stint at Merton College[20].
- Roger Bannister's education included a stint at Imperial College London[21].
- Roger Bannister was educated at Beechen Cliff School[22].
- Roger Bannister's education included a stint at Imperial College School of Medicine[23].
- Roger Bannister's education included a stint at St Mary's Hospital Medical School[24].
- Roger Bannister received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- Roger Bannister received the Knight Bachelor[26].
- Roger Bannister received the Companion of Honour[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in London Borough of Harrow[2], Roger Bannister… he was born on March 23, 1929[3]. His father was Ralph Bannister[13]. His mother was Alice Duckworth[14].
Education
Educated at Exeter College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1314[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Merton College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1264[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; Imperial College London[21], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1907[38], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[39]; Beechen Cliff School[22], a secondary school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1896[42]; Imperial College School of Medicine[23], a medical school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1821[45]; and St Mary's Hospital Medical School[24], a medical school[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1854[48]. Roger Bannister studied under Franz Stampfl[49].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include middle-distance runner[6], autobiographer[7], physician[8], athletics competitor[9], neurologist[10], and athlete[17]. Roger Bannister was employed by University of Oxford[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Knight Bachelor[26], a title of honor[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1300[54]; and Companion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[55].
Personal Life
Roger Bannister was married to Moyra Jacobsson[15].
Death and Burial
Roger Bannister died on March 3, 2018[5]. He died in Oxford[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[56]. Burial took place at Wolvercote Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Roger Bannister ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,833 views/month, #6,072 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Roger Bannister born?
Born in London Borough of Harrow[2], Roger Bannister…
Where did Roger Bannister die?
Roger Bannister passed away in Oxford[4].
Who were Roger Bannister's parents?
Roger Bannister's father was Ralph Bannister[13]. Roger Bannister's mother was Alice Duckworth[14].
Who was Roger Bannister married to?
Roger Bannister's spouses include Moyra Jacobsson[15].
What did Roger Bannister do for work?
Roger Bannister worked as middle-distance runner[6], autobiographer[7], physician[8], athletics competitor[9], and neurologist[10].
Where did Roger Bannister go to school?
Roger Bannister was educated at Exeter College[19], Merton College[20], Imperial College London[21], and Beechen Cliff School[22].
What awards did Roger Bannister receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Knight Bachelor[26], and Companion of Honour[27].