Alfonso Caso

Mexican archaeologist (1896-1970)
Person human Q596792
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Alfonso Caso

Summary

Alfonso Caso is a human[1]. He was born in Mexico City[2]. He was born on February 1, 1896[3]. He died in Mexico City[4]. He died on November 30, 1970[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alfonso Caso's place of birth was Mexico City[2].
  • Alfonso Caso died in Mexico City[4].
  • Alfonso Caso was born on February 1, 1896[3].
  • Alfonso Caso died on November 30, 1970[5].
  • Alfonso Caso is buried at Panteón de Dolores[11].
  • Alfonso Caso held citizenship in Mexico[12].
  • Alfonso Caso worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Alfonso Caso worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Alfonso Caso worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Alfonso Caso's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Alfonso Caso held the position of Secretary of Energy[13].
  • Alfonso Caso was employed by National Autonomous University of Mexico[14].
  • Alfonso Caso was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[15].
  • Alfonso Caso received the National Prize for Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Alfonso Caso received the Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[17].
  • Alfonso Caso was a member of Colegio Nacional[18].
  • Alfonso Caso was a member of Mexican Academy of History[19].
  • Alfonso Caso was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Alfonso Caso was a member of National Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Alfonso Caso was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
  • Alfonso Caso is recorded as male[23].
  • Alfonso Caso's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Alfonso Caso's Commons category is recorded as Alfonso Caso[25].
  • Alfonso Caso's family name is recorded as Caso[26].
  • Alfonso Caso's given name is recorded as Alfonso[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfonso Caso was born in Mexico City[2]. He was born on February 1, 1896[3].

Education

Alfonso Caso was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and lawyer[9]. Alfonso Caso was employed by National Autonomous University of Mexico[14]. He held the position of Secretary of Energy[13].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize for Arts and Sciences[16], a science award[28], in Mexico[29] and Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[17].

Death and Burial

Alfonso Caso died on November 30, 1970[5]. He passed away in Mexico City[4]. Burial took place at Panteón de Dolores[11].

Why It Matters

Alfonso Caso ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Alfonso Caso born?

Born in Mexico City[2], Alfonso Caso…

Where did Alfonso Caso die?

Alfonso Caso died in Mexico City[4].

What did Alfonso Caso do for work?

Alfonso Caso worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Alfonso Caso go to school?

Alfonso Caso was educated at National Autonomous University of Mexico[15].

What awards did Alfonso Caso receive?

Honors received include National Prize for Arts and Sciences[16] and Honorary Doctorate from the National Autonomous University of Mexico[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . inba.gob.mx. Retrieved . inba.gob.mx. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Howardcorn33 · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Placa dedicada a Alfonso Caso, descubridor de Monte Albán. U
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  2. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Secretary of Energy
    Member of
    Place of death Mexico City
    Employer National Autonomous University of Mexico
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