Laurence J. Peter

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Laurence J. Peter

Laurence J. Peter Born: 16-Sep-1919
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Died: 12-Jan-1990
Location of death: Palos Verdes, CA
Cause of death: Stroke

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Scientist

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: The Peter Principle

University: BA, Western Washington State College (1957)
University: MA, Western Washington State College (1958)
University: PhD, Washington State University (1963)

Author of books:
The Peter Principle, Why Things Always Go Wrong (1969, with Raymond Hull)

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