Benedict Read

British art historian (1945–2016)
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Benedict Read

Summary

Benedict Read is a human[1]. He was born in Seer Green[2]. He was born on January 1, 1945[3]. He died on October 20, 2016[4]. He worked as an art historian[5].

Key Facts

  • Born in Seer Green[2], Benedict Read…
  • Benedict Read was born on January 1, 1945[3].
  • Benedict Read died on October 20, 2016[4].
  • Benedict Read's father was Herbert Edward Read[6].
  • Benedict Read's mother was Margaret Read[7].
  • Benedict Read held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Benedict Read worked as an art historian[5].
  • Benedict Read was employed by University of Leeds[9].
  • Benedict Read was employed by Courtauld Institute of Art[10].
  • Benedict Read was educated at Courtauld Institute of Art[11].
  • Benedict Read's education included a stint at Ampleforth College[12].
  • Benedict Read's education included a stint at Cyprus College of Art[13].
  • Benedict Read received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].
  • Benedict Read is recorded as male[15].
  • Benedict Read's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Benedict Read's Commons category is recorded as Benedict Read[17].
  • Benedict Read's archives at is recorded as University of Leeds Libraries[18].
  • Benedict Read's family name is recorded as Read[19].
  • Benedict Read's given name is recorded as Benedict[20].
  • Benedict Read's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Benedict Read's sibling is recorded as Piers Paul Read[22].
  • Benedict Read's sibling is recorded as John Read[23].

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Origins and Family

Benedict Read's place of birth was Seer Green[2]. He was born on January 1, 1945[3]. His father was Herbert Edward Read[6]. His mother was Margaret Read[7].

Education

Educated at Courtauld Institute of Art[11], a public university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1932[26], headquartered in London[27]; Ampleforth College[12], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1803[30]; and Cyprus College of Art[13], a college[31], in Cyprus[32], founded in 1969[33], headquartered in Paphos[34].

Career and Affiliations

Benedict Read worked as an art historian[5]. Employers include University of Leeds[9], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1904[37], headquartered in Leeds[38] and Courtauld Institute of Art[10], a public university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1932[41], headquartered in London[42].

Recognition

Benedict Read received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].

Death and Burial

Benedict Read died on October 20, 2016[4].

FAQs

Where was Benedict Read born?

Benedict Read's place of birth was Seer Green[2].

Who were Benedict Read's parents?

Benedict Read's father was Herbert Edward Read[6]. Benedict Read's mother was Margaret Read[7].

What did Benedict Read do for work?

Benedict Read worked as art historian[5].

Where did Benedict Read go to school?

Benedict Read was educated at Courtauld Institute of Art[11], Ampleforth College[12], and Cyprus College of Art[13].

What awards did Benedict Read receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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