Victor Turner
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Summary
Victor Turner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on May 28, 1920[3]. He died in Charlottesville[4]. He died on December 18, 1983[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], sociologist[7], ethnologist[8], university teacher[9], and author[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (832 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Glasgow[2].
- Victor Turner died in Charlottesville[4].
- Victor Turner was born on May 28, 1920[3].
- Victor Turner died on December 18, 1983[5].
- Victor Turner held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- Victor Turner held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
- Victor Turner worked as an anthropologist[6].
- Victor Turner's professions included sociologist[7].
- Victor Turner's professions included ethnologist[8].
- Victor Turner worked as a university teacher[9].
- Victor Turner worked as an author[10].
- Victor Turner's field of work was sociology of religion[14].
- Victor Turner was employed by University of Chicago[15].
- Victor Turner's education included a stint at University College London[16].
- Victor Turner's education included a stint at University of Manchester[17].
- Victor Turner was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
- Victor Turner is recorded as male[19].
- Victor Turner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Victor Turner's family name is recorded as Turner[21].
- Victor Turner's given name is recorded as Victor[22].
- Victor Turner's work location is recorded as Chicago[23].
- Victor Turner's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[24].
- Victor Turner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
- Victor Turner's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Victor Turner'}[26].
- Victor Turner's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Glasgow[2], Victor Turner… he was born on May 28, 1920[3].
Education
Educated at University College London[16], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and University of Manchester[17], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1824[34], headquartered in Manchester[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], sociologist[7], ethnologist[8], university teacher[9], and author[10]. Victor Turner's field of work was sociology of religion[14]. Among his employers was University of Chicago[15].
Death and Burial
Victor Turner died on December 18, 1983[5]. He passed away in Charlottesville[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Victor Turner include Victor Turner Prize[36], an award[37], founded in 1990[38].
Why It Matters
Victor Turner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (832 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Victor Turner Prize[36], an award[37], founded in 1990[38].
FAQs
Where was Victor Turner born?
Victor Turner was born in Glasgow[2].
Where did Victor Turner die?
Victor Turner passed away in Charlottesville[4].
What did Victor Turner do for work?
Victor Turner worked as anthropologist[6], sociologist[7], ethnologist[8], university teacher[9], and author[10].
Where did Victor Turner go to school?
Victor Turner was educated at University College London[16] and University of Manchester[17].