Robert Wilson

Summary

Robert Wilson is a human^[1]. Born in South Shields^[2], he… he was born on April 16, 1927^[3]. He passed away in Chelmsford^[4]. He died on September 2, 2002^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Robert Wilson's place of birth was South Shields^[2].
• Robert Wilson died in Chelmsford^[4].
• Robert Wilson was born on April 16, 1927^[3].
• Robert Wilson died on September 2, 2002^[5].
• Robert Wilson held citizenship in United Kingdom^[8].
• Robert Wilson's professions included astronomer^[6].
• Among Robert Wilson's employers was University College London^[9].
• Robert Wilson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[10].
• Robert Wilson was educated at King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[11].
• Robert Wilson received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[12].
• Robert Wilson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[13].
• Robert Wilson received the Herschel Medal^[14].
• Robert Wilson received the Knight Bachelor^[15].
• Robert Wilson was a member of Royal Society^[16].
• Robert Wilson was a member of American Philosophical Society^[17].
• Robert Wilson is recorded as male^[18].
• Robert Wilson's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Robert Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson^[20].
• Robert Wilson's given name is recorded as Robert^[21].
• Robert Wilson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[22].
• Robert Wilson's P14528 is recorded as 26463^[23].
• Robert Wilson's P14528 is recorded as 33201^[24].
• Robert Wilson's P14528 is recorded as 30215^[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Wilson was born in South Shields^[2]. He was born on April 16, 1927^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh^[10], a public university^[26], in United Kingdom^[27], founded in 1583^[28], headquartered in Edinburgh^[29] and King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[11], a university^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1937^[32].

Career and Affiliations

Robert Wilson worked as an astronomer^[6]. Among his employers was University College London^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[12], a fellowship award^[33], in United Kingdom^[34]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[13], a grade of an order^[35], in United Kingdom^[36]; Herschel Medal^[14], a science award^[37], in United Kingdom^[38], founded in 1974^[39]; and Knight Bachelor^[15], a title of honor^[40], in United Kingdom^[41], founded in 1300^[42].

Death and Burial

Robert Wilson died on September 2, 2002^[5]. He died in Chelmsford^[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Wilson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

FAQs

Where was Robert Wilson born?

Robert Wilson was born in South Shields^[2].

Where did Robert Wilson die?

Robert Wilson passed away in Chelmsford^[4].

What did Robert Wilson do for work?

Robert Wilson worked as astronomer^[6].

Where did Robert Wilson go to school?

Robert Wilson was educated at University of Edinburgh^[10] and King's College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne^[11].

What awards did Robert Wilson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[12], Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[13], Herschel Medal^[14], and Knight Bachelor^[15].