Carl Blegen

American archaeologist (1887–1971)
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Carl Blegen

Summary

Carl Blegen is a human[1]. Born in Minneapolis[2], he… he was born on +1887-01-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Athens[4]. He died on +1971-08-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Carl Blegen was born in Minneapolis[2].
  • Carl Blegen died in Athens[4].
  • Carl Blegen was born on +1887-01-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Carl Blegen died on +1971-08-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[12].
  • Carl Blegen's father was John H. Blegen[13].
  • Among Carl Blegen's spouses was Elizabeth Blegen[14].
  • Carl Blegen held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Carl Blegen worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Carl Blegen's professions included art historian[7].
  • Carl Blegen's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Carl Blegen worked as a classical philologist[9].
  • Carl Blegen worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Carl Blegen's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • Carl Blegen's field of work was anthropology[17].
  • Carl Blegen's field of work was classical philology[18].
  • Carl Blegen was employed by Yale University[19].
  • Among Carl Blegen's employers was University of Cincinnati[20].
  • Carl Blegen was educated at Yale University[21].
  • Carl Blegen's education included a stint at University of Minnesota[22].
  • Carl Blegen received the Kenyon Medal[23].
  • Carl Blegen received the Gold Medal of the Archaeological Institute of America[24].
  • Carl Blegen received the Fellow of the British Academy[25].
  • Carl Blegen received the Wilbur Cross Medal[26].
  • Carl Blegen was a member of German Archaeological Institute[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Minneapolis[2], Carl Blegen… he was born on +1887-01-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was John H. Blegen[13].

Education

Educated at Yale University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and University of Minnesota[22], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1851[34], headquartered in Minneapolis[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include archaeology[16], an academic discipline[36]; anthropology[17], an academic discipline[37]; and classical philology[18], an academic discipline[38]. Employers include Yale University[19], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1701[41], headquartered in New Haven[42] and University of Cincinnati[20], a public research university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1819[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Kenyon Medal[23], an award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Gold Medal of the Archaeological Institute of America[24], an award[48], in United States[49]; Fellow of the British Academy[25], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; and Wilbur Cross Medal[26], an award[52], founded in 1966[53].

Personal Life

Carl Blegen was married to Elizabeth Blegen[14].

Death and Burial

Carl Blegen died on +1971-08-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[12].

Why It Matters

Carl Blegen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

He is credited with the discovery of Palace of Nestor[56], an archaeological site[57], in Greece[58].

FAQs

Where was Carl Blegen born?

Carl Blegen was born in Minneapolis[2].

Where did Carl Blegen die?

Carl Blegen passed away in Athens[4].

Who were Carl Blegen's parents?

Carl Blegen's father was John H. Blegen[13].

Who was Carl Blegen married to?

Carl Blegen's spouses include Elizabeth Blegen[14].

What did Carl Blegen do for work?

Carl Blegen worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Carl Blegen go to school?

Carl Blegen was educated at Yale University[21] and University of Minnesota[22].

What awards did Carl Blegen receive?

Honors received include Kenyon Medal[23], Gold Medal of the Archaeological Institute of America[24], Fellow of the British Academy[25], and Wilbur Cross Medal[26].

What did Carl Blegen discover?

Carl Blegen is credited as discoverer of Palace of Nestor[56].

References

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . gsas.yale.edu. gsas.yale.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  28. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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