Alexander Ormiston Curle

Scottish archaeologist and museum leader (1866–1955)
Person human Q5614284
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Alexander Ormiston Curle

Summary

Alexander Ormiston Curle is a human[1]. He was born in Melrose[2]. He was born on May 3, 1866[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 7, 1955[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Melrose[2], Alexander Ormiston Curle…
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle died in Edinburgh[4].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle was born on May 3, 1866[3].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle died on January 7, 1955[5].
  • Burial took place at Melrose Abbey[8].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's father was Alexander Curle[9].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's mother was Christian Anderson[10].
  • Among Alexander Ormiston Curle's spouses was Katharine Wray Tancred[11].
  • A child of Alexander Ormiston Curle was Alexander Tancred Curle[12].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle held the position of museum director[15].
  • Among Alexander Ormiston Curle's employers was Royal Scottish Museum[16].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's family name is recorded as Curle[20].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's given name is recorded as Alexander[21].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's given name is recorded as Ormiston[22].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's sibling is recorded as James Curle[24].
  • Alexander Ormiston Curle's writing language is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Ormiston Curle was born in Melrose[2]. He was born on May 3, 1866[3]. His father was Alexander Curle[9]. His mother was Christian Anderson[10].

Education

Alexander Ormiston Curle's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[17].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander Ormiston Curle's professions included archaeologist[6]. Among his employers was Royal Scottish Museum[16]. He held the position of museum director[15].

Personal Life

Alexander Ormiston Curle was married to Katharine Wray Tancred[11]. A child of him was Alexander Tancred Curle[12].

Death and Burial

Alexander Ormiston Curle died on January 7, 1955[5]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Melrose Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Alexander Ormiston Curle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Ormiston Curle born?

Alexander Ormiston Curle was born in Melrose[2].

Where did Alexander Ormiston Curle die?

Alexander Ormiston Curle died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Alexander Ormiston Curle's parents?

Alexander Ormiston Curle's father was Alexander Curle[9]. Alexander Ormiston Curle's mother was Christian Anderson[10].

Who was Alexander Ormiston Curle married to?

Alexander Ormiston Curle's spouses include Katharine Wray Tancred[11].

What did Alexander Ormiston Curle do for work?

Alexander Ormiston Curle worked as archaeologist[6].

Where did Alexander Ormiston Curle go to school?

Alexander Ormiston Curle was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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