Peter Drucker
American business consultant (1909–2005)
1909 — 2005
Quick Facts
Profession
American business consultant (1909–2005)
Born
November 19, 1909
Died
2005 (age ~96)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, businessperson, lawyer
AustriaBorn in ViennaDied in Claremont
1909
Born in Vienna (1909-11-19)
1959
AwardHenry Laurence Gantt Medal
1986
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Miami
1990
Awardhonorary doctor of the University Polytechnic of Catalonia
2002
AwardPresidential Medal of Freedom
2005
Died in Claremont
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Peter Ferdinand Drucker was an Austrian American management consultant, educator, and author, whose writings contributed to the philosophical and practical foundations of modern management theory. He was also a leader in the development of management education, and contributed to the popularization of the concepts known as management by objectives and self-control, and he has been described as "the champion of management as a serious discipline".
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Who is Peter Drucker?+
Peter Ferdinand Drucker was an Austrian American management consultant, educator, and author, whose writings contributed to the philosophical and practical foundations of modern management theory. He was also a leader in the development of management education, and contributed to the popularization
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Drucker born?+
Peter Drucker was born on November 19, 1909.
When did Peter Drucker die?+
Peter Drucker died in 2005, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Peter — November 19, 1909
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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