Peter Simpson

Summary

Peter Simpson is a human^[1]. Born in Tākaka^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1942^[3]. He worked as a politician^[4], editor^[5], university teacher^[6], scholar of English^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Peter Simpson's place of birth was Tākaka^[2].
• Peter Simpson was born on January 1, 1942^[3].
• Peter Simpson held citizenship in New Zealand^[10].
• Peter Simpson's professions included politician^[4].
• Peter Simpson worked as an editor^[5].
• Peter Simpson worked as a university teacher^[6].
• Peter Simpson worked as a scholar of English^[7].
• Peter Simpson worked as a writer^[8].
• Peter Simpson held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament^[11].
• Among Peter Simpson's employers was University of Auckland^[12].
• Peter Simpson was educated at University of Toronto^[13].
• Peter Simpson's education included a stint at University of Canterbury^[14].
• Peter Simpson's education included a stint at Nelson College^[15].
• A notable student of Peter Simpson was John Newton^[16].
• Peter Simpson received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Non-Fiction)^[17].
• Peter Simpson received the honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury^[18].
• Peter Simpson is recorded as male^[19].
• Peter Simpson's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Peter Simpson was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party^[21].
• Peter Simpson supervised Matthew Bannister as a doctoral student^[22].
• Peter Simpson supervised Amber McWilliams as a doctoral student^[23].
• Peter Simpson's family name is recorded as Simpson^[24].
• Peter Simpson's given name is recorded as Peter^[25].
• Peter Simpson's given name is recorded as Alan^[26].
• Peter Simpson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tākaka^[2], Peter Simpson… he was born on January 1, 1942^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Toronto^[13], a public research university^[28], in Canada^[29], founded in 1827^[30], headquartered in Toronto^[31]; University of Canterbury^[14], a university^[32], in New Zealand^[33], founded in 1873^[34]; and Nelson College^[15], a secondary school^[35], in New Zealand^[36], founded in 1856^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[4], editor^[5], university teacher^[6], scholar of English^[7], and writer^[8]. Among Peter Simpson's employers was University of Auckland^[12]. He held the position of Member of the New Zealand Parliament^[11]. A notable student of him was John Newton^[16]. Doctoral students include Matthew Bannister^[22], a musician^[38], b. 1962^[39], of New Zealand^[40] and Amber McWilliams^[23], an actor^[41], 1975–2018^[42], of New Zealand^[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Non-Fiction)^[17], a class of award^[44], in New Zealand^[45] and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury^[18], an award^[46], in New Zealand^[47].

Personal Life

Peter Simpson was affiliated with the New Zealand Labour Party^[21].

Why It Matters

Peter Simpson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

FAQs

Where was Peter Simpson born?

Peter Simpson was born in Tākaka^[2].

What did Peter Simpson do for work?

Peter Simpson worked as politician^[4], editor^[5], university teacher^[6], scholar of English^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Peter Simpson go to school?

Peter Simpson was educated at University of Toronto^[13], University of Canterbury^[14], and Nelson College^[15].

What awards did Peter Simpson receive?

Honors received include Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (Non-Fiction)^[17] and honorary doctor of the University of Canterbury^[18].