Ken Robinson
UK writer (1950-2020)
1950 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
UK writer (1950-2020)
Born
March 4, 1950
Died
2020 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, conferencier, speaker
United KingdomBorn in LiverpoolDied in London
1950
Born in Liverpool (1950-03-04)
2006
Awardhonorary doctorate
2008
AwardGeorge Peabody Medal
2008
AwardBenjamin Franklin Medal
2020
Died in London
About
Sir Kenneth Robinson was a British author, speaker and international advisor on education in the arts to government, non-profits, education and arts bodies. He was director of the Arts in Schools Project (1985–1989) and Professor of Arts Education at the University of Warwick (1989–2001), and professor emeritus after leaving the university. In 2003, he was knighted for services to the arts.
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Who is Ken Robinson?+
Sir Kenneth Robinson was a British author, speaker and international advisor on education in the arts to government, non-profits, education and arts bodies. He was director of the Arts in Schools Project (1985–1989) and Professor of Arts Education at the University of Warwick (1989–2001), and profes
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Robinson born?+
Ken Robinson was born on March 4, 1950.
When did Ken Robinson die?+
Ken Robinson died in 2020, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — March 4, 1950
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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