Paul Collier

British economist
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Paul Collier

Summary

Paul Collier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on January 1, 1949[3]. He worked as an economist[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Paul Collier's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
  • Paul Collier was born on January 1, 1949[3].
  • Paul Collier was born on April 23, 1949[7].
  • Paul Collier was born on April 1949[8].
  • Paul Collier held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Paul Collier worked as an economist[4].
  • Paul Collier worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Paul Collier was employed by University of Oxford[10].
  • Paul Collier's education included a stint at King Edward VII School[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Collier is The Bottom Billion[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Collier is Exodus: How Migration is Changing Our World[13].
  • Paul Collier received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Paul Collier received the Lionel Gelber Prize[15].
  • Paul Collier received the Fellow of the British Academy[16].
  • Paul Collier received the President's Medal[17].
  • Paul Collier received the prix Giles[18].
  • Paul Collier received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Paul Collier is recorded as male[20].
  • Paul Collier's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Paul Collier's Commons category is recorded as Paul Collier[22].
  • Paul Collier earned the academic degree of doctorate[23].
  • Paul Collier's family name is recorded as Collier[24].
  • Paul Collier's given name is recorded as Paul[25].
  • Paul Collier's work location is recorded as Oxford[26].
  • Paul Collier's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sheffield[2], Paul Collier… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1949[3], April 23, 1949[7], and April 1949[8].

Education

Paul Collier was educated at King Edward VII School[11]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4] and university teacher[5]. Among Paul Collier's employers was University of Oxford[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Bottom Billion[12], a literary work[28] and Exodus: How Migration is Changing Our World[13], a literary work[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Lionel Gelber Prize[15], a literary award[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1989[34]; Fellow of the British Academy[16], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; President's Medal[17], an award[37], founded in 2010[38]; prix Giles[18], a science award[39], in France[40], founded in 1919[41]; and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1300[44].

Why It Matters

Paul Collier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (345 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Paul Collier born?

Born in Sheffield[2], Paul Collier…

What did Paul Collier do for work?

Paul Collier worked as economist[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Paul Collier go to school?

Paul Collier was educated at King Edward VII School[11].

What awards did Paul Collier receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Lionel Gelber Prize[15], Fellow of the British Academy[16], and President's Medal[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Library of Congress Name Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Davos 2013 Participant List. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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