Cecil Harcourt Smith
British archaeologist (1859–1944)
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Summary
Cecil Harcourt Smith was born on September 11, 1859[1], in Staines-upon-Thames[2]. He died on March 27, 1944[3], in Surrey[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Cecil Highat Harcourt Smith[9], Simon Harcourt-Smith[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Position held: Director of the British School at Athens[13], museum director[14]
- Employer: British Museum[15], Victoria and Albert Museum[16]
- Educated at: Winchester College[17]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Cecil Harcourt Smith[20]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[21]
- Family name: Smith[22]
- Given name: Cecil[23], Harcourt[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Contributed to creative work: Dictionary of National Biography[26]
- Writing language: English[27]
Why It Matters
Cecil Harcourt Smith is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
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 died in Surrey[4].
What did Cecil Harcourt Smith do for work?
Cecil Harcourt Smith worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], and archaeologist[7].
Where did Cecil Harcourt Smith go to school?
Cecil Harcourt Smith was educated at Winchester College[17].
What awards did Cecil Harcourt Smith receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18].