C. Northcote Parkinson
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Summary
C. Northcote Parkinson was born on July 30, 1909[1], in Barnard Castle[2]. He died on March 9, 1993[3], in Canterbury[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], novelist[7], opinion journalist[8], and journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,191 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1909[11]
- Date of death: 1993[12]
- Place of burial: Canterbury[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Position held: military officer[15]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[16], University of Liverpool[17], National University of Singapore[18]
- Educated at: Emmanuel College[19], King's College London[20], St Peter's School[21]
- Notable work: Parkinson's law[22]
- Award received: Julian Corbett Prize in Naval History[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military branch: British Army[25]
- Commons category: Cyril Northcote Parkinson[26]
- Family name: Parkinson[27]
- Given name: Cyril[28], Northcote[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:C. Northcote Parkinson[30]
- Described by source: Olomouc City Library regional database[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Name in native language: C. Northcote Parkinson[33]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for C. Northcote Parkinson include Parkinson's law[34], an adage[35].
Why It Matters
C. Northcote Parkinson has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include Parkinson's law[38], an adage[39]. Entities named for him include Parkinson's law[34], an adage[35].
FAQs
Where was C. Northcote Parkinson born?
C. Northcote Parkinson's place of birth was Barnard Castle[2].
Where did C. Northcote Parkinson die?
C. Northcote Parkinson died in Canterbury[4].
What did C. Northcote Parkinson do for work?
C. Northcote Parkinson worked as a historian[5], writer[6], novelist[7], opinion journalist[8], and journalist[9].
Where did C. Northcote Parkinson go to school?
C. Northcote Parkinson was educated at Emmanuel College[19], King's College London[20], and St Peter's School[21].
What awards did C. Northcote Parkinson receive?
Honors received include Julian Corbett Prize in Naval History[23].