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Laurence J. Peter
Canadian educator (1919–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Born | Laurence Johnston Peter (1919-09-16)September 16, 1919 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Died | January 12, 1990(1990-01-12) (aged 70) |
Alma mater | Western Washington State College |
Occupation(s) | Educator, psychologist, writer |
Known for | Peter principle |
Spouse | Irene Peter |
Children | 4 |
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