Alec Skempton
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Summary
Alec Skempton was born on June 4, 1914[1], in Northampton[2]. He died on August 9, 2001[3], in London[4]. He worked as a civil engineer[5], historian of science[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Field of work: soil mechanics[11]
- Employer: Imperial College London[12]
- Educated at: Imperial College London[13]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Lyell Medal[15], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[16], Knight Bachelor[17]
- Member of: Royal Society[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Doctoral student: Nikolaos N. Ambraseys[20], Alan W. Bishop[21]
- Given name: Alec[22], Westley[23]
- Student of: Alfred Pippard[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
Why It Matters
Alec Skempton has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
His notable doctoral advisees include Nikolaos N. Ambraseys[28], a university teacher[29], 1929–2012[30], of Greece[31], awarded the William Smith Medal[32], specialised in seismology[33] and Alan W. Bishop[34], a civil engineer[35], 1920–1988[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[38], specialised in soil mechanics[39].
FAQs
Where was Alec Skempton born?
Alec Skempton was born in Northampton[2].
Where did Alec Skempton die?
Alec Skempton passed away in London[4].
What did Alec Skempton do for work?
Alec Skempton worked as a civil engineer[5], historian of science[6], engineer[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Alec Skempton go to school?
Alec Skempton was educated at Imperial College London[13].
What awards did Alec Skempton receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14], Lyell Medal[15], Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering[16], and Knight Bachelor[17].