Barclay Vincent Head

British numismatist (1844-1914)
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Barclay Vincent Head
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Barclay Vincent Head

Summary

Barclay Vincent Head is a human[1]. He was born in Ipswich[2]. He was born on January 2, 1844[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 12, 1914[5]. He worked as a numismatist[6] and art historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ipswich[2], Barclay Vincent Head…
  • Barclay Vincent Head passed away in London[4].
  • Barclay Vincent Head was born on January 2, 1844[3].
  • Barclay Vincent Head died on June 12, 1914[5].
  • Barclay Vincent Head held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's professions included numismatist[6].
  • Barclay Vincent Head worked as an art historian[7].
  • Barclay Vincent Head held the position of vice president[10].
  • Barclay Vincent Head held the position of vice director[11].
  • Barclay Vincent Head was employed by British Museum[12].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's education included a stint at Ipswich School[13].
  • Barclay Vincent Head received the honorary degree[14].
  • Barclay Vincent Head received the honorary degree[15].
  • Barclay Vincent Head received the honorary degree[16].
  • Barclay Vincent Head was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Barclay Vincent Head was a member of German Archaeological Institute[18].
  • Barclay Vincent Head was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[19].
  • Barclay Vincent Head was a member of Romanian Academy[20].
  • Barclay Vincent Head is recorded as male[21].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's Commons category is recorded as Barclay Vincent Head[23].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's family name is recorded as Head[24].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's given name is recorded as Barclay[25].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[26].
  • Barclay Vincent Head's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Barclay Vincent Head's place of birth was Ipswich[2]. He was born on January 2, 1844[3].

Education

Barclay Vincent Head's education included a stint at Ipswich School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include numismatist[6] and art historian[7]. Barclay Vincent Head was employed by British Museum[12]. Positions held include vice president[10], a position[28] and vice director[11].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary degree[14], an award[29].

Death and Burial

Barclay Vincent Head died on June 12, 1914[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Barclay Vincent Head ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Barclay Vincent Head born?

Born in Ipswich[2], Barclay Vincent Head…

Where did Barclay Vincent Head die?

Barclay Vincent Head passed away in London[4].

What did Barclay Vincent Head do for work?

Barclay Vincent Head worked as numismatist[6] and art historian[7].

Where did Barclay Vincent Head go to school?

Barclay Vincent Head was educated at Ipswich School[13].

What awards did Barclay Vincent Head receive?

Honors received include honorary degree[14], honorary degree[15], and honorary degree[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . La France savante. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Head, Barclay Vincent. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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