Peter A. Boodberg

American sinologist (1903–1972)
Person human Q2073560
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Peter A. Boodberg

Summary

Peter A. Boodberg is a human[1]. Born in Vladivostok[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1903[3]. He died in Berkeley[4]. He died on June 29, 1972[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Peter A. Boodberg's place of birth was Vladivostok[2].
  • Peter A. Boodberg died in Berkeley[4].
  • Peter A. Boodberg was born on April 8, 1903[3].
  • Peter A. Boodberg died on June 29, 1972[5].
  • Peter A. Boodberg's father was Alexei Pavlovich Budberg[9].
  • A child of Peter A. Boodberg was Xenia Boodberg Lee[10].
  • Peter A. Boodberg held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Peter A. Boodberg held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Peter A. Boodberg held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Peter A. Boodberg worked as a linguist[6].
  • Peter A. Boodberg worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Peter A. Boodberg's field of work was Chinese[14].
  • Peter A. Boodberg was employed by University of California, Berkeley[15].
  • Among Peter A. Boodberg's employers was Harvard University[16].
  • Peter A. Boodberg was educated at University of California, Berkeley[17].
  • A notable student of Peter A. Boodberg was Richard Caspar Rudolph[18].
  • Peter A. Boodberg received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
  • Peter A. Boodberg received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
  • Peter A. Boodberg received the Guggenheim Fellowship[21].
  • Peter A. Boodberg was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Peter A. Boodberg is recorded as male[23].
  • Peter A. Boodberg's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Peter A. Boodberg supervised Edward H. Schafer as a doctoral student[25].
  • Peter A. Boodberg supervised Richard B. Mather as a doctoral student[26].
  • Peter A. Boodberg supervised Paul Serruys as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vladivostok[2], Peter A. Boodberg… he was born on April 8, 1903[3]. His father was Alexei Pavlovich Budberg[9].

Education

Peter A. Boodberg's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and university teacher[7]. Peter A. Boodberg's field of work was Chinese[14]. Employers include University of California, Berkeley[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Berkeley[31] and Harvard University[16], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]. A notable student of him was Richard Caspar Rudolph[18]. Doctoral students include Edward H. Schafer[25], a historian[36], 1913–1991[37], of United States[38], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[39], specialised in Tang dynasty[40]; Richard B. Mather[26], a sinologist[41], 1913–2014[42], of United States[43], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[44], specialised in Chinese literature[45]; and Paul Serruys[27], a scientist[46], 1912–1999[47], of Belgium[48], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], a fellowship grant[50], in United States[51], founded in 1925[52].

Personal Life

A child of Peter A. Boodberg was Xenia Boodberg Lee[10].

Death and Burial

Peter A. Boodberg died on June 29, 1972[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4].

Why It Matters

Peter A. Boodberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

His notable doctoral advisees include Edward H. Schafer[55], a historian[56], 1913–1991[57], of United States[58], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[59], specialised in Tang dynasty[60]; Paul Serruys[61], a scientist[62], 1912–1999[63], of Belgium[64], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[65]; and Richard B. Mather[66], a sinologist[67], 1913–2014[68], of United States[69], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[70], specialised in Chinese literature[71].

FAQs

Where was Peter A. Boodberg born?

Peter A. Boodberg's place of birth was Vladivostok[2].

Where did Peter A. Boodberg die?

Peter A. Boodberg died in Berkeley[4].

Who were Peter A. Boodberg's parents?

Peter A. Boodberg's father was Alexei Pavlovich Budberg[9].

What did Peter A. Boodberg do for work?

Peter A. Boodberg worked as linguist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Peter A. Boodberg go to school?

Peter A. Boodberg was educated at University of California, Berkeley[17].

What awards did Peter A. Boodberg receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], Guggenheim Fellowship[20], and Guggenheim Fellowship[21].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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