Robert Ballard
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Summary
Robert Ballard was born on June 30, 1942[1], in Wichita[2]. He has worked as a naval officer[3], oceanographer[4], non-fiction writer[5], academic[6], and geologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,387 views/month, #6,485 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: film director[10]
- Position held: professor[11]
- Employer: University of Rhode Island[12]
- Educated at: University of Hawaiʻi System[13], Downey High School[14]
- Award received: National Humanities Medal[15], William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[16], Kilby International Awards[17], Nevada Medal[18], Hubbard Medal[19], Caird Medal[20], Livingstone Medal[21], Captain Robert Dexter Conrad Award[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], The Explorers Club[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Robert Ballard[26]
- Military, police or special rank: Commander[27]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[28]
- Family name: Ballard[29]
- Given name: Robert[30], Duane[31]
- Work location: United States[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
Why It Matters
Robert Ballard has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Robert Ballard born?
Robert Ballard's place of birth was Wichita[2].
What did Robert Ballard do for work?
Robert Ballard worked as a naval officer[3], oceanographer[4], non-fiction writer[5], academic[6], and geologist[7].
Where did Robert Ballard go to school?
Robert Ballard was educated at University of Hawaiʻi System[13] and Downey High School[14].
What awards did Robert Ballard receive?
Honors received include National Humanities Medal[15], William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[16], Kilby International Awards[17], and Nevada Medal[18].