Charles Hercules Read

British archaeologist and curator
Person human Q5079007
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Charles Hercules Read

Summary

Charles Hercules Read is a human[1]. Born in Gillingham[2], he… he was born on +1857-07-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Rapallo[4]. He died on +1929-02-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], curator[8], art historian[9], and antiquarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Hercules Read was born in Gillingham[2].
  • Charles Hercules Read died in Rapallo[4].
  • Charles Hercules Read was born on +1857-07-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Hercules Read died on +1929-02-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at cemetery of San Pietro di Novella[12].
  • Charles Hercules Read held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Charles Hercules Read held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Charles Hercules Read worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Charles Hercules Read worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Charles Hercules Read worked as a curator[8].
  • Charles Hercules Read worked as an art historian[9].
  • Charles Hercules Read worked as an antiquarian[10].
  • Charles Hercules Read's field of work was medieval archaeology[15].
  • Charles Hercules Read held the position of President of the Society of Antiquaries[16].
  • Among Charles Hercules Read's employers was British Museum[17].
  • Charles Hercules Read received the Fellow of the Royal Society[18].
  • Charles Hercules Read received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Charles Hercules Read received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20].
  • Charles Hercules Read received the Fellow of the British Academy[21].
  • Charles Hercules Read was a member of Royal Society[22].
  • Charles Hercules Read was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[23].
  • Charles Hercules Read's image is recorded as Hercules Read.jpg[24].
  • Charles Hercules Read is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles Hercules Read's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles Hercules Read's ISNI is recorded as 0000000116488045[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Hercules Read was born in Gillingham[2]. He was born on +1857-07-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], curator[8], art historian[9], and antiquarian[10]. Charles Hercules Read's field of work was medieval archaeology[15]. He was employed by British Museum[17]. He held the position of President of the Society of Antiquaries[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20]; and Fellow of the British Academy[21], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Death and Burial

Charles Hercules Read died on +1929-02-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Rapallo[4]. He is buried at cemetery of San Pietro di Novella[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Hercules Read ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Charles Hercules Read born?

Born in Gillingham[2], Charles Hercules Read…

Where did Charles Hercules Read die?

Charles Hercules Read died in Rapallo[4].

What did Charles Hercules Read do for work?

Charles Hercules Read worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], curator[8], art historian[9], and antiquarian[10].

What awards did Charles Hercules Read receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Knight Bachelor[19], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20], and Fellow of the British Academy[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Birthday Honours. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Birthday Honours. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Birthday Honours. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . Birthday Honours. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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