Cecil Harcourt Smith

British archaeologist (1859–1944)
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Cecil Harcourt Smith

Summary

Cecil Harcourt Smith is a human[1]. Born in Staines-upon-Thames[2], he… he was born on September 11, 1859[3]. He passed away in Surrey[4]. He died on March 27, 1944[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Cecil Harcourt Smith was born in Staines-upon-Thames[2].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith passed away in Surrey[4].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith was born on September 11, 1859[3].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith died on March 27, 1944[5].
  • A child of Cecil Harcourt Smith was Cecil Highat Harcourt Smith[10].
  • A child of Cecil Harcourt Smith was Simon Harcourt-Smith[11].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith worked as an art historian[7].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith held the position of Director of the British School at Athens[15].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith held the position of museum director[16].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith was employed by British Museum[17].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith was employed by Victoria and Albert Museum[18].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's education included a stint at Winchester College[19].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith is recorded as male[21].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's Commons category is recorded as Cecil Harcourt Smith[23].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[25].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's given name is recorded as Cecil[26].
  • Cecil Harcourt Smith's given name is recorded as Harcourt[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Staines-upon-Thames[2], Cecil Harcourt Smith… he was born on September 11, 1859[3].

Education

Cecil Harcourt Smith was educated at Winchester College[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. Employers include British Museum[17], a national museum[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1753[30] and Victoria and Albert Museum[18], a design museum[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1852[33]. Positions held include Director of the British School at Athens[15] and museum director[16], a profession[34].

Recognition

Cecil Harcourt Smith received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].

Personal Life

Children include Cecil Highat Harcourt Smith[10], 1899–1956[35] and Simon Harcourt-Smith[11], 1905–1982[36].

Death and Burial

Cecil Harcourt Smith died on March 27, 1944[5]. He passed away in Surrey[4].

Why It Matters

Cecil Harcourt Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Cecil Harcourt Smith born?

Cecil Harcourt Smith's place of birth was Staines-upon-Thames[2].

Where did Cecil Harcourt Smith die?

Cecil Harcourt Smith passed away in Surrey[4].

What did Cecil Harcourt Smith do for work?

Cecil Harcourt Smith worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did Cecil Harcourt Smith go to school?

Cecil Harcourt Smith was educated at Winchester College[19].

What awards did Cecil Harcourt Smith receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . curranindex.org. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . curranindex.org. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . curranindex.org. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . curranindex.org. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . curranindex.org. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . curranindex.org. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951. Retrieved . curranindex.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Smith
    Employer British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum
    Child Cecil Highat Harcourt Smith, Simon Harcourt-Smith
    Occupation anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist
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