David Attenborough
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Summary
David Attenborough was born in Isleworth[1]. He has worked as a biologist[2], television producer[3], television presenter[4], environmentalist[5], and naturalist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.0033% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67,287 views/month, #33 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[8]
- Father: Frederick Attenborough[9]
- Mother: Mary Clegg[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Occupation: nature photographer[13], writer[14], science communicator[15], television writer[16], film screenwriter[17], television actor[18], film actor[19], film producer[20], television director[21], narrator[22], screenwriter[23]
- Field of work: conservation[24], environmental protection[25], literary activity[26], natural science[27], popular science[28], educational television[29]
- Employer: British Broadcasting Corporation[30]
- Educated at: University College London[31], Clare College[32], Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[33]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[34], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[35], Kalinga Prize[36], Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[37], Bodley Medal[38], Founder’s Medal[39], Cherry Kearton Medal and Award[40], Nierenberg Prize[41], International Cosmos Prize[42], Linnean Tercentenary Medal[43], Natural World Book Prize[44], Benjamin Franklin Medal[45], Order of Merit[46], Companion of Honour[47]
- Sex or gender: male[48]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[49]
- Movement: environmentalism[50]
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Type: Person[51]
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Country: GB[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for David Attenborough include RRS Sir David Attenborough[55], a research vessel[56]; Zaglossus attenboroughi[57], a taxon[58]; Nepenthes attenboroughii[59], a taxon[60]; Attenborosaurus[61], a monotypic fossil taxon[62]; Trigonopterus attenboroughi[63]; Hieracium attenboroughianum[64]; Prethopalpus attenboroughi[65]; and Platysaurus attenboroughi[66].
Why It Matters
David Attenborough has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for him include RRS Sir David Attenborough[55], a research vessel[56]; Zaglossus attenboroughi[57], a taxon[58]; Nepenthes attenboroughii[59], a taxon[60]; Attenborosaurus[61], a monotypic fossil taxon[62]; Trigonopterus attenboroughi[63]; and Hieracium attenboroughianum[64].
FAQs
Where was David Attenborough born?
David Attenborough was born in Isleworth[1].
Who were David Attenborough's parents?
David Attenborough's father was Frederick Attenborough[9]. David Attenborough's mother was Mary Clegg[10].
What did David Attenborough do for work?
David Attenborough worked as a biologist[2], television producer[3], television presenter[4], environmentalist[5], and naturalist[6].
Where did David Attenborough go to school?
David Attenborough was educated at University College London[31], Clare College[32], and Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys[33].
What awards did David Attenborough receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[34], Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[35], Kalinga Prize[36], and Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences[37].