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Perkins

Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre (from Pierre kin to Pierrekin to Perkins), introduced into England by the Norman Conquest. It is found throughout mid- and southern England. Another derivation comes from the Welsh Perthyn, relative or belonging to a particular person or family, and also thought to be the Anglicized form of Peredur, from medieval Welsh.

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Perkins is a surname derived from the Anglo-Saxon corruption of the kin of Pierre (from Pierre kin to Pierrekin to Perkins), introduced into England by the Norman Conquest. It is found throughout mid- and southern England. Another derivation comes from the Welsh Perthyn, relative or belonging to a particular person or family, and also thought to be the Anglicized form of Peredur, from medieval Welsh.

Key claims

  1. date of birth: 1999 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  2. date of birth: 1996 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  3. date of birth: 2004 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  4. date of birth: 1965 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  5. date of birth: 1995 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  6. date of birth: 1974 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  7. date of birth: 1974 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  8. date of birth: 1980 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of birth is "1999". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. The record states that the date of birth is "1996". What evidence would count against this claim?
  4. The record states that the date of birth is "2004". What evidence would count against this claim?
  5. The record states that the date of birth is "1965". What evidence would count against this claim?
  6. The record states that the date of birth is "1995". What evidence would count against this claim?
  7. The record states that the date of birth is "1974". What evidence would count against this claim?
  8. The record states that the date of birth is "1974". What evidence would count against this claim?
  9. The record states that the date of birth is "1980". What evidence would count against this claim?
  10. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  11. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1368896821

Key claims and bibliography are generated from the same tracked claims and sources as the article page.