Austen Henry Layard

Summary

Austen Henry Layard is a human^[1]. Born in Paris^[2], he… he was born on March 5, 1817^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on July 5, 1894^[5]. He worked as an anthropologist^[6], diplomat^[7], archaeologist^[8], politician^[9], and assyriologist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Paris^[2], Austen Henry Layard…
• Austen Henry Layard died in London^[4].
• Austen Henry Layard was born on March 5, 1817^[3].
• Austen Henry Layard died on July 5, 1894^[5].
• Burial took place at Dorset^[12].
• Austen Henry Layard's father was Henry Peter John Layard^[13].
• Austen Henry Layard's mother was Marianne Austen^[14].
• Among Austen Henry Layard's spouses was Mary Enid Evelyn Guest^[15].
• Austen Henry Layard held citizenship in France^[16].
• Austen Henry Layard held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[17].
• Austen Henry Layard's professions included anthropologist^[6].
• Austen Henry Layard worked as a diplomat^[7].
• Austen Henry Layard's professions included archaeologist^[8].
• Austen Henry Layard's professions included politician^[9].
• Austen Henry Layard worked as an assyriologist^[10].
• Austen Henry Layard's professions included writer^[18].
• Austen Henry Layard's field of work was archaeology^[19].
• Austen Henry Layard held the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs^[20].
• Austen Henry Layard held the position of First Commissioner of Works^[21].
• Austen Henry Layard held the position of member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[22].
• Austen Henry Layard held the position of member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[23].
• Austen Henry Layard held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[24].
• Austen Henry Layard held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[25].
• Austen Henry Layard was employed by Foreign Office^[26].
• Austen Henry Layard received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[27].

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Origins and Family

Austen Henry Layard's place of birth was Paris^[2]. He was born on March 5, 1817^[3]. His father was Henry Peter John Layard^[13]. His mother was Marianne Austen^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist^[6], diplomat^[7], archaeologist^[8], politician^[9], assyriologist^[10], and writer^[18]. Austen Henry Layard's field of work was archaeology^[19]. He was employed by Foreign Office^[26]. Positions held include Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs^[20], a position^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; First Commissioner of Works^[21], a position^[30], in United Kingdom^[31]; member of the 20th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[22], a position^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1868^[34]; member of the 19th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[23], a position^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1865^[37]; member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[24], a position^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1859^[40]; and member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[25], a position^[41], in United Kingdom^[42], founded in 1852^[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[27], a grade of an order^[44], in United Kingdom^[45], founded in 1815^[46]; Royal Gold Medal^[47], an architecture award^[48], in United Kingdom^[49], founded in 1848^[50]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[51], a civil decoration^[52], in Prussia^[53], founded in 1842^[54]; and Founder’s Medal^[55], a science award^[56], in United Kingdom^[57], founded in 1831^[58].

Personal Life

Austen Henry Layard was married to Mary Enid Evelyn Guest^[15]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party^[59].

Death and Burial

Austen Henry Layard died on July 5, 1894^[5]. He died in London^[4]. Burial took place at Dorset^[12].

Why It Matters

Austen Henry Layard ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,145 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[60] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[61]

He is credited with the discovery of Hammurabi^[62], a king^[63], -1810–-1750^[64], of Babylonia^[65]; Library of Ashurbanipal^[66], a library^[67], in Iraq^[68]; and Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III^[69], an archaeological artefact^[70].

FAQs

Where was Austen Henry Layard born?

Born in Paris^[2], Austen Henry Layard…

Where did Austen Henry Layard die?

Austen Henry Layard died in London^[4].

Who were Austen Henry Layard's parents?

Austen Henry Layard's father was Henry Peter John Layard^[13]. Austen Henry Layard's mother was Marianne Austen^[14].

Who was Austen Henry Layard married to?

Austen Henry Layard's spouses include Mary Enid Evelyn Guest^[15].

What did Austen Henry Layard do for work?

Austen Henry Layard worked as anthropologist^[6], diplomat^[7], archaeologist^[8], politician^[9], and assyriologist^[10].

What awards did Austen Henry Layard receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[27], Royal Gold Medal^[47], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[51], and Founder’s Medal^[55].

What did Austen Henry Layard discover?

Austen Henry Layard is credited as discoverer of Hammurabi^[62], Library of Ashurbanipal^[66], and Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III^[69].