Sheldon Cooper

fictional character in The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon
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Sheldon Cooper

Summary

Sheldon Cooper is a fictional human[1]. He was born in Galveston[2]. He was born on February 26, 1980[3]. He worked as a theoretical physicist[4] and researcher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.24% of fictional_human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,446 views/month, #13 of 5,308).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Galveston[2], Sheldon Cooper…
  • Sheldon Cooper was born on February 26, 1980[3].
  • Sheldon Cooper's father was George Cooper Sr.[7].
  • Sheldon Cooper's mother was Mary Cooper[8].
  • Sheldon Cooper was married to Amy Farrah Fowler[9].
  • A child of Sheldon Cooper was Leonard Cooper[10].
  • A child of Sheldon Cooper was Sheldon and Amy's daughter[11].
  • Sheldon Cooper held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Sheldon Cooper worked as a theoretical physicist[4].
  • Sheldon Cooper worked as a researcher[5].
  • Sheldon Cooper's field of work was theoretical physics[13].
  • Among Sheldon Cooper's employers was California Institute of Technology[14].
  • Sheldon Cooper's education included a stint at California Institute of Technology[15].
  • Sheldon Cooper's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[16].
  • Sheldon Cooper is the creator of Chuck Lorre[17].
  • Sheldon Cooper is the creator of Bill Prady[18].
  • Sheldon Cooper received the Nobel Prize in Physics[19].
  • Sheldon Cooper's religion is recorded as Baptists[20].
  • Sheldon Cooper's religion is recorded as atheism[21].
  • Sheldon Cooper is recorded as male[22].
  • Sheldon Cooper's instance of is recorded as fictional human[23].
  • Sheldon Cooper's instance of is recorded as television character[24].
  • Sheldon Cooper's sexual orientation is recorded as heterosexuality[25].
  • Sheldon Leonard is named after Sheldon Cooper[26].
  • Leon Cooper is named after Sheldon Cooper[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Galveston[2], Sheldon Cooper… he was born on February 26, 1980[3]. His father was George Cooper Sr.[7]. His mother was Mary Cooper[8].

Education

Educated at California Institute of Technology[15], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1891[30], headquartered in California[31] and Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[36] and Doctor of Science[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theoretical physicist[4] and researcher[5]. Sheldon Cooper's field of work was theoretical physics[13]. Among his employers was California Institute of Technology[14].

Works and Contributions

Created works include Chuck Lorre[17], a dramaturge[38], b. 1952[39], of United States[40], awarded the David Angell Humanitarian Award[41], specialised in film[42] and Bill Prady[18], a screenwriter[43], b. 1960[44], of United States[45], awarded the Exceptional Public Achievement Medal[46], specialised in film screenwriting[47]. Things named for Sheldon Cooper include 246247 Sheldoncooper[48], an asteroid[49].

Recognition

Sheldon Cooper received the Nobel Prize in Physics[19].

Personal Life

Sheldon Cooper was married to Amy Farrah Fowler[9]. Children include Leonard Cooper[10] and Sheldon and Amy's daughter[11]. Religious affiliations include Baptists[20], a Christian denominational family[50] and atheism[21], a world view[51].

Why It Matters

Sheldon Cooper ranks in the top 0.24% of fictional_human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,446 views/month, #13 of 5,308).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include 246247 Sheldoncooper[48], an asteroid[49].

FAQs

Where was Sheldon Cooper born?

Born in Galveston[2], Sheldon Cooper…

Who were Sheldon Cooper's parents?

Sheldon Cooper's father was George Cooper Sr.[7]. Sheldon Cooper's mother was Mary Cooper[8].

Who was Sheldon Cooper married to?

Sheldon Cooper's spouses include Amy Farrah Fowler[9].

What did Sheldon Cooper do for work?

Sheldon Cooper worked as theoretical physicist[4] and researcher[5].

Where did Sheldon Cooper go to school?

Sheldon Cooper was educated at California Institute of Technology[15] and Heidelberg University[16].

What awards did Sheldon Cooper receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Physics[19].

References

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  22. [19] . The Stockholm Syndrome. wikidata.org.
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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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