Simon Winchester
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Summary
Simon Winchester was born on September 28, 1944[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], and science journalist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,355 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Employer: The Guardian[8]
- Educated at: St Catherine's College[9], The Thomas Hardye School[10]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11], Great Immigrants Award[12]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Simon Winchester[15]
- Family name: Winchester[16]
- Given name: Simon[17]
- Official website: http://www.simonwinchester.com/[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
Why It Matters
Simon Winchester has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
Works attributed to him include The Surgeon of Crowthorne[22], a written work[23].
FAQs
Where was Simon Winchester born?
Simon Winchester's place of birth was London[2].
What did Simon Winchester do for work?
Simon Winchester worked as a journalist[3], writer[4], and science journalist[5].
Where did Simon Winchester go to school?
Simon Winchester was educated at St Catherine's College[9] and The Thomas Hardye School[10].
What awards did Simon Winchester receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11] and Great Immigrants Award[12].