Laurence J. Peter
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Canadian educator (1919–1990)
Key facts
- Born
- Laurence Johnston Peter , ( 1919-09-16 ) September 16, 1919, Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada
- Died
- January 12, 1990 (1990-01-12) (aged 70), California , United States
- Alma mater
- Western Washington State College
- Occupations
- Educator, psychologist, writer
- Known for
- Peter principle
- Spouse s
- Nancy M. Peter, Irene Peter
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Place of birth
- Vancouver
- Place of death
- Palos Verdes Estates
- Occupation
- pedagogue
- Educated at
- Western Washington University
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Notable work
- The Peter Principle
- Academic degree
- doctorate
- Field of work
- management
- Image
- Laurence J. Peter, 1975.jpg
- Number of children
- 4
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- date of birth
- 1919-09-16
- date of death
- 1990-01-12
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Encyclopedic overview
Laurence Johnston Peter (September 16, 1919 – January 12, 1990) was a Canadian educator and "hierarchiologist" who is best known to the general public for the formulation of the Peter principle.
Biography
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