Timothy Williamson

British philosopher
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Timothy Williamson

Summary

Timothy Williamson is a human[1]. Born in Uppsala[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1955[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4] and university teacher[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Timothy Williamson's place of birth was Uppsala[2].
  • Timothy Williamson was born on August 6, 1955[3].
  • Timothy Williamson was born on June 8, 1955[7].
  • Timothy Williamson held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Timothy Williamson worked as a philosopher[4].
  • Timothy Williamson worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Timothy Williamson's field of work was philosophical logic[9].
  • Timothy Williamson was employed by University of Oxford[10].
  • Timothy Williamson was employed by University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Timothy Williamson was educated at New College[12].
  • Timothy Williamson's education included a stint at The Henley College[13].
  • Timothy Williamson was educated at Leighton Park School[14].
  • Timothy Williamson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • Timothy Williamson received the Fellow of the British Academy[16].
  • Timothy Williamson received the Lauener Prize[17].
  • Timothy Williamson was a member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[18].
  • Timothy Williamson was a member of British Academy[19].
  • Timothy Williamson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Timothy Williamson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[21].
  • Timothy Williamson was a member of Academia Europaea[22].
  • Timothy Williamson is recorded as male[23].
  • Timothy Williamson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Timothy Williamson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].
  • Timothy Williamson's family name is recorded as Williamson[26].
  • Timothy Williamson's given name is recorded as Timothy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Uppsala[2], Timothy Williamson… Recorded date of birth include August 6, 1955[3] and June 8, 1955[7].

Education

Educated at New College[12], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1379[30]; The Henley College[13], a college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1987[33]; and Leighton Park School[14], a school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1890[36]. Timothy Williamson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4] and university teacher[5]. Timothy Williamson's field of work was philosophical logic[9]. Employers include University of Oxford[10], a collegiate university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1096[39], headquartered in Oxford[40] and University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1583[43], headquartered in Edinburgh[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Fellow of the British Academy[16], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Lauener Prize[17], an award[49].

Why It Matters

Timothy Williamson has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Timothy Williamson born?

Timothy Williamson's place of birth was Uppsala[2].

What did Timothy Williamson do for work?

Timothy Williamson worked as philosopher[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Timothy Williamson go to school?

Timothy Williamson was educated at New College[12], The Henley College[13], and Leighton Park School[14].

What awards did Timothy Williamson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], Fellow of the British Academy[16], and Lauener Prize[17].

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  23. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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