Arnold J. Toynbee

British historian (1889–1975)
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Arnold J. Toynbee

Summary

Arnold J. Toynbee is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 14, 1889[3]. He passed away in York[4]. He died on October 22, 1975[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], diplomat[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,433 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Arnold J. Toynbee was born in London[2].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee passed away in York[4].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee was born on April 14, 1889[3].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee died on October 22, 1975[5].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee died on January 1, 1975[11].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee's father was Harry Valpy Toynbee[12].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee's mother was Sarah Edith Marshall[13].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee was married to Veronica Boulter Toynbee[14].
  • Among Arnold J. Toynbee's spouses was Rosalind Murray[15].
  • A child of Arnold J. Toynbee was Philip Toynbee[16].
  • A child of Arnold J. Toynbee was Lawrence Toynbee[17].
  • A child of Arnold J. Toynbee was Antony Harry Robert Toynbee[18].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee's professions included historian[6].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee's field of work was philosophy of history[20].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee was employed by London School of Economics and Political Science[21].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee was employed by King's College London[22].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee was educated at Winchester College[23].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee's education included a stint at Balliol College[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Arnold J. Toynbee is A Study of History[25].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee received the Companion of Honour[26].
  • Arnold J. Toynbee received the Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Arnold J. Toynbee's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on April 14, 1889[3]. His father was Harry Valpy Toynbee[12]. His mother was Sarah Edith Marshall[13].

Education

Educated at Winchester College[23], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1382[30], headquartered in Winchester[31] and Balliol College[24], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], diplomat[8], and philosopher[9]. Arnold J. Toynbee's field of work was philosophy of history[20]. Employers include London School of Economics and Political Science[21], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1895[38], headquartered in London[39] and King's College London[22], a public research university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1829[42], headquartered in London[43].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Arnold J. Toynbee is A Study of History[25]. Things named for him include Toynbee Prize[44], an award[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[46]; Fellow of the British Academy[27], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; honorary doctor of the Federal University of Ceará[49], an award[50], in Brazil[51]; honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[52], an award[53], in India[54]; Q110813485[55]; and doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[56], an award[57], in France[58].

Personal Life

Spouses include Veronica Boulter Toynbee[14] and Rosalind Murray[15], a novelist[59], 1890–1967[60]. Children include Philip Toynbee[16], a writer[61], 1916–1981[62], of United Kingdom[63]; Lawrence Toynbee[17], a painter[64], 1922–2002[65], of United Kingdom[66]; and Antony Harry Robert Toynbee[18]. Arnold J. Toynbee's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[67].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 22, 1975[5] and January 1, 1975[11]. Arnold J. Toynbee passed away in York[4].

Why It Matters

Arnold J. Toynbee ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,433 views/month, #6,868 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

Works attributed to him include A Study of History[70], a literary work[71]. Entities named for him include Toynbee Prize[44], an award[45].

FAQs

Where was Arnold J. Toynbee born?

Arnold J. Toynbee was born in London[2].

Where did Arnold J. Toynbee die?

Arnold J. Toynbee died in York[4].

Who were Arnold J. Toynbee's parents?

Arnold J. Toynbee's father was Harry Valpy Toynbee[12]. Arnold J. Toynbee's mother was Sarah Edith Marshall[13].

Who was Arnold J. Toynbee married to?

Arnold J. Toynbee's spouses include Veronica Boulter Toynbee[14] and Rosalind Murray[15].

What did Arnold J. Toynbee do for work?

Arnold J. Toynbee worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], diplomat[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Arnold J. Toynbee go to school?

Arnold J. Toynbee was educated at Winchester College[23] and Balliol College[24].

What awards did Arnold J. Toynbee receive?

Honors received include Companion of Honour[26], Fellow of the British Academy[27], honorary doctor of the Federal University of Ceará[49], and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[52].

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