ICYMI: Meet Nigerian prodigy Joshua Beckford, Youngest Person to Attend Oxford University in the UK at 6 Years Old.
Joshua Beckford, a remarkable child prodigy, has etched his name in the annals of academic achievement. At the tender age of 6, he became the youngest person ever to attend the prestigious Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Now, at 18 years old, Beckford is dedicated to establishing a school in Nigeria and pursuing a career as a neurosurgeon.
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Joshua Beckford, a Nigerian child prodigy, has etched his name in the annals of academic achievement. At the tender age of 6, he became the youngest person ever to attend the prestigious Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
Despite growing up with high-functioning autism, Joshua’s sheer intelligence defies easy categorization. By the age of 3, Joshua demonstrated an extraordinary aptitude for learning. He read eloquently using phonics and even conversed fluently in Japanese and Mandarin.
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Remarkably, at just 4 years old, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery, mastering complex surgical procedures through the innovative Microsoft Surgery Simulator. His expertise was not confined to the virtual realm; Joshua also delivered captivating presentations at community fundraising events.
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Accepted into Oxford University at the age of 6, Joshua graduated with distinctions in Philosophy and History by the age of 14. Now, at 18 years old, Beckford is dedicated to establishing a school in Nigeria and pursuing a career as a neurosurgeon.
