Denis Twitchett

Summary

Denis Twitchett was born on September 23, 1925^[1], in London^[2]. He died on February 24, 2006^[3], in Cambridge^[4]. He worked as a sinologist^[5], university teacher^[6], and historian^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Country of citizenship: United Kingdom^[9]
• Field of work: history of China^[10]
• Employer: Princeton University^[11], University of London^[12], University of Cambridge^[13]
• Educated at: St Catharine's College^[14], SOAS, University of London^[15]
• Award received: Fellow of the British Academy^[16]
• Member of: British Academy^[17]
• Sex or gender: male^[18]
• Doctoral student: Wang Gungwu^[19]
• Family name: Twitchett^[20]
• Given name: Denis^[21]
• Languages spoken, written or signed: English^[22]

Why It Matters

Denis Twitchett has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[23] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[24]

His notable doctoral advisees include Wang Gungwu^[25], a sinologist^[26], b. 1930^[27], of Singapore^[28], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[29], specialised in history of China^[30].

FAQs

Where was Denis Twitchett born?

Denis Twitchett was born in London^[2].

Where did Denis Twitchett die?

Denis Twitchett passed away in Cambridge^[4].

What did Denis Twitchett do for work?

Denis Twitchett worked as a sinologist^[5], university teacher^[6], and historian^[7].

Where did Denis Twitchett go to school?

Denis Twitchett was educated at St Catharine's College^[14] and SOAS, University of London^[15].

What awards did Denis Twitchett receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy^[16].