Augustus Wollaston Franks
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Summary
Augustus Wollaston Franks was born on March 20, 1826[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on May 21, 1897[3], in London[4]. He worked as an antiquarian seller[5] and art historian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
- Field of work: art history[10], museology[11]
- Employer: British Museum[12]
- Educated at: Trinity College[13], Eton College[14]
- Notable work: Medallic illustrations of the history of Great Britain and Ireland to the death of George II[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18]
- Member of: Royal Society[19], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20], Roxburghe Club[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Augustus Wollaston Franks[23]
- Family name: Franks[24]
- Given name: Augustus[25]
- Work location: Cambridge[26], Rome[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1845[31]
- End of work period: January 1, 1897[32]
Why It Matters
Augustus Wollaston Franks has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Augustus Wollaston Franks born?
Augustus Wollaston Franks was born in Geneva[2].
Where did Augustus Wollaston Franks die?
Augustus Wollaston Franks died in London[4].
What did Augustus Wollaston Franks do for work?
Augustus Wollaston Franks worked as an antiquarian seller[5] and art historian[6].
Where did Augustus Wollaston Franks go to school?
Augustus Wollaston Franks was educated at Trinity College[13] and Eton College[14].
What awards did Augustus Wollaston Franks receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[17], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18].