Tom Brooking

New Zealand historian (born 1949)
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Tom Brooking

Summary

Tom Brooking is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1949[2]. He worked as a contemporary historian[3].

Key Facts

  • Tom Brooking was born on January 1, 1949[2].
  • A child of Tom Brooking was Rachel Brooking[4].
  • Tom Brooking held citizenship in New Zealand[5].
  • Tom Brooking's professions included contemporary historian[3].
  • Tom Brooking held the position of professor emeritus[6].
  • Tom Brooking held the position of full professor[7].
  • Among Tom Brooking's employers was University of Otago[8].
  • Tom Brooking was educated at University of Otago[9].
  • Tom Brooking's doctoral advisor was Erik Olssen[10].
  • Tom Brooking's doctoral advisor was Angus Ross[11].
  • A notable student of Tom Brooking was Megan Jane Wilson[12].
  • A notable student of Tom Brooking was Andrew Lim[13].
  • A notable student of Tom Brooking was Nicol MacArthur[14].
  • Tom Brooking received the The Ian Wards Prize[15].
  • Tom Brooking is recorded as male[16].
  • Tom Brooking's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Tom Brooking supervised Ron Palenski as a doctoral student[18].
  • Tom Brooking supervised Michael P Grimshaw as a doctoral student[19].
  • Tom Brooking supervised Darryl Chan Tong as a doctoral student[20].
  • Tom Brooking supervised James John Beattie as a doctoral student[21].
  • Tom Brooking supervised Grant A Phillipson as a doctoral student[22].
  • Tom Brooking supervised Wilfred Paerau Warbrick as a doctoral student[23].
  • Tom Brooking supervised Rosi Crane as a doctoral student[24].
  • Tom Brooking supervised John Kós as a doctoral student[25].
  • Tom Brooking supervised Marjan Lousberg as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Tom Brooking was born on January 1, 1949[2].

Education

Tom Brooking was educated at University of Otago[9]. Doctoral advisors include Erik Olssen[10], a historian[27], b. 1941[28], awarded the Te Rangi Hiroa Medal[29] and Angus Ross[11], a historian[30], 1911–2000[31], of New Zealand[32], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[33]. Academic degrees include Master of Arts[34] and Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Tom Brooking worked as a contemporary historian[3]. He was employed by University of Otago[8]. Positions held include professor emeritus[6], an academic title[36] and full professor[7], an academic rank[37]. Notable students include Megan Jane Wilson[12], an academic administrator[38]; Andrew Lim[13], a historian[39], b. 1991[40]; and Nicol MacArthur[14], a historian of technology[41]. Doctoral students include Ron Palenski[18], a journalist[42], 1945–2023[43], of New Zealand[44], awarded the Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit[45]; Michael P Grimshaw[19], a researcher[46]; Darryl Chan Tong[20], an oral and maxillofacial surgeon[47]; James John Beattie[21], an environmental historian[48]; Grant A Phillipson[22]; and Wilfred Paerau Warbrick[23], a barrister[49].

Recognition

Tom Brooking received the The Ian Wards Prize[15].

Personal Life

A child of Tom Brooking was Rachel Brooking[4].

FAQs

What did Tom Brooking do for work?

Tom Brooking worked as contemporary historian[3].

Where did Tom Brooking go to school?

Tom Brooking was educated at University of Otago[9].

What awards did Tom Brooking receive?

Honors received include The Ian Wards Prize[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [6] . otago.ac.nz. Retrieved . otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [9] . Agrarian businessman organise : a comparative study of the origins and early phases of development of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales and the New Zealand Farmers' Union ca 1880–1929. wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . otago.ac.nz. Retrieved . otago.ac.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . aranz.org.nz. Retrieved . aranz.org.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Agrarian businessman organise : a comparative study of the origins and early phases of development of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales and the New Zealand Farmers' Union ca 1880–1929. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Agrarian businessman organise : a comparative study of the origins and early phases of development of the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales and the New Zealand Farmers' Union ca 1880–1929. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Making of New Zealanders: The evolution of national identity in the nineteenth century. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [34] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [35] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . VIAF ID. wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [14] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Educated at University of Otago, Massey University
    Award received The Ian Wards Prize
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