Arthur Doughty

Canadian civil servant (1860-1936)
Person human Q4798492
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Arthur Doughty

Summary

Arthur Doughty is a human[1]. Born in Maidenhead[2], he… he was born on +1860-03-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Ottawa[4]. He died on +1936-12-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an archivist[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Doughty's place of birth was Maidenhead[2].
  • Arthur Doughty died in Ottawa[4].
  • Arthur Doughty was born on +1860-03-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Arthur Doughty died on +1936-12-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Arthur Doughty held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Arthur Doughty's professions included archivist[6].
  • Arthur Doughty's professions included historian[7].
  • Arthur Doughty was educated at New Inn Hall[10].
  • Arthur Doughty received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Arthur Doughty received the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[12].
  • Arthur Doughty received the Flavelle Medal[13].
  • Arthur Doughty received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[14].
  • Arthur Doughty received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[15].
  • Arthur Doughty received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[16].
  • Arthur Doughty was a member of Royal Society of Canada[17].
  • Arthur Doughty was a member of Royal Historical Society[18].
  • Arthur Doughty is recorded as male[19].
  • Arthur Doughty's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Arthur Doughty's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Doughty[21].
  • Arthur Doughty's archives at is recorded as Rare Books and Special Collections[22].
  • Arthur Doughty's archives at is recorded as National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives[23].
  • Arthur Doughty's family name is recorded as Doughty[24].
  • Arthur Doughty's given name is recorded as Arthur[25].
  • Arthur Doughty's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[26].
  • Arthur Doughty's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Arthur Doughty's place of birth was Maidenhead[2]. He was born on +1860-03-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Arthur Doughty was educated at New Inn Hall[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist[6] and historian[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[12], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Flavelle Medal[13], a science award[32], in Canada[33]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[14], a fellowship award[34], in Canada[35]; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[15], a fellowship award[36]; and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[16], an award[37], in Canada[38].

Death and Burial

Arthur Doughty died on +1936-12-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Ottawa[4].

Why It Matters

Arthur Doughty ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Doughty born?

Arthur Doughty was born in Maidenhead[2].

Where did Arthur Doughty die?

Arthur Doughty passed away in Ottawa[4].

What did Arthur Doughty do for work?

Arthur Doughty worked as archivist[6] and historian[7].

Where did Arthur Doughty go to school?

Arthur Doughty was educated at New Inn Hall[10].

What awards did Arthur Doughty receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[12], Flavelle Medal[13], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . archivalcollections.library.mcgill.ca. archivalcollections.library.mcgill.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . ulaval.ca. ulaval.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. 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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, Flavelle Medal +4
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