Alfred Radcliffe-Brown
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Summary
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown was born on January 17, 1881[1], in Birmingham[2]. He died on October 24, 1955[3], in London[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5] and sociologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,076 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Field of work: cultural anthropology[9]
- Employer: Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo[10], University of Sydney[11], University of Chicago[12], University of Oxford[13]
- Educated at: Trinity College[14], King Edward's School[15], University of Cambridge[16]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[17]
- Member of: Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[18]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[19]
- Influenced by: Émile Durkheim[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Alfred Radcliffe-Brown[22]
- Archives at: Pitt Rivers Museum[23]
- Given name: Alfred[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Name in native language: Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown[26]
Why It Matters
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
He has been cited as an influence by Claude Lévi-Strauss[29], a philosopher[30], 1908–2009[31], of France[32], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[33], specialised in cultural anthropology[34].
FAQs
Where was Alfred Radcliffe-Brown born?
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown was born in Birmingham[2].
Where did Alfred Radcliffe-Brown die?
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown passed away in London[4].
What did Alfred Radcliffe-Brown do for work?
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown worked as an anthropologist[5] and sociologist[6].
Where did Alfred Radcliffe-Brown go to school?
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown was educated at Trinity College[14], King Edward's School[15], and University of Cambridge[16].
What awards did Alfred Radcliffe-Brown receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[17].
Who did Alfred Radcliffe-Brown influence?
Alfred Radcliffe-Brown has been cited as an influence by Claude Lévi-Strauss[29].