Roger Bannister
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Summary
Roger Bannister was born on March 23, 1929[1], in London Borough of Harrow[2]. He died on March 3, 2018[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a middle-distance runner[5], autobiographer[6], physician[7], athletics competitor[8], and neurologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,343 views/month, #6,072 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wolvercote Cemetery[11]
- Father: Ralph Bannister[12]
- Mother: Alice Duckworth[13]
- Spouse: Moyra Jacobsson[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Occupation: athlete[16]
- Employer: University of Oxford[17]
- Educated at: Exeter College[18], Merton College[19], Imperial College London[20], Beechen Cliff School[21], Imperial College School of Medicine[22], St Mary's Hospital Medical School[23]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight Bachelor[25], Companion of Honour[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Roger Bannister[28]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[29]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[30]
- Sport: athletics[31]
- Family name: Bannister[32]
- Given name: Roger[33], Gilbert[34]
- Significant event: four-minute mile[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Roger Bannister[36]
- Commons gallery: Roger Bannister[37]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[38]
- Student of: Franz Stampfl[39]
- Manner of death: natural causes[40]
- Participant in: 1952 Summer Olympics[41], 1950 European Athletics Championships[42], 1954 European Athletics Championships[43], 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[45]
- Country for sport: United Kingdom[46]
Why It Matters
Roger Bannister has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Roger Bannister born?
Roger Bannister's place of birth was London Borough of Harrow[2].
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[12]. Roger Bannister's mother was Alice Duckworth[13].
Who was Roger Bannister married to?
Roger Bannister's spouses include Moyra Jacobsson[14].
What did Roger Bannister do for work?
Roger Bannister worked as a middle-distance runner[5], autobiographer[6], physician[7], athletics competitor[8], and neurologist[9].
Where did Roger Bannister go to school?
Roger Bannister was educated at Exeter College[18], Merton College[19], Imperial College London[20], and Beechen Cliff School[21].
What awards did Roger Bannister receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Knight Bachelor[25], and Companion of Honour[26].