Derek Renn

British historian (1930-2019)
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Derek Renn

Summary

Derek Renn is a human[1]. Born in London Borough of Hackney[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1930[3]. He died on May 31, 2019[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and actuary[6].

Key Facts

  • Derek Renn was born in London Borough of Hackney[2].
  • Derek Renn was born on February 16, 1930[3].
  • Derek Renn was born on 1930[7].
  • Derek Renn died on May 31, 2019[4].
  • Derek Renn held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Derek Renn's professions included historian[5].
  • Derek Renn's professions included actuary[6].
  • Derek Renn's field of work was castellology[9].
  • Derek Renn was employed by Government Actuary's Department[10].
  • Derek Renn was educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet[11].
  • Derek Renn's education included a stint at University of Southampton[12].
  • Derek Renn's doctoral advisor was Barry Cunliffe[13].
  • Derek Renn's doctoral advisor was David Hinton[14].
  • Derek Renn's doctoral advisor was Colin Renfrew[15].
  • Derek Renn received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Derek Renn received the Reginald Taylor Essay Prize[17].
  • Derek Renn received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18].
  • Derek Renn received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[19].
  • Derek Renn was influenced by David James Cathcart King[20].
  • Derek Renn was influenced by A. J. Taylor[21].
  • Derek Renn was influenced by Stuart Eborall Rigold[22].
  • Derek Renn is recorded as male[23].
  • Derek Renn's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Derek Renn earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].
  • Derek Renn's family name is recorded as Renn[26].

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Origins and Family

Derek Renn was born in London Borough of Hackney[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 16, 1930[3] and 1930[7].

Education

Educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet[11], a grammar school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1573[29] and University of Southampton[12], a public university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1862[32], headquartered in Southampton[33]. Doctoral advisors include Barry Cunliffe[13], an anthropologist[34], b. 1939[35], of United Kingdom[36], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[37], specialised in archaeology[38]; David Hinton[14], an archaeologist[39], specialised in medieval archaeology[40]; and Colin Renfrew[15], an archaeologist[41], 1937–2024[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the Balzan Prize[44], specialised in archaeology[45]. Derek Renn earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5] and actuary[6]. Derek Renn's field of work was castellology[9]. Among his employers was Government Actuary's Department[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Reginald Taylor Essay Prize[17], an award[48], founded in 1934[49]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18]; and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[19], a fellowship award[50].

Death and Burial

Derek Renn died on May 31, 2019[4].

FAQs

Where was Derek Renn born?

Derek Renn's place of birth was London Borough of Hackney[2].

What did Derek Renn do for work?

Derek Renn worked as historian[5] and actuary[6].

Where did Derek Renn go to school?

Derek Renn was educated at Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet[11] and University of Southampton[12].

What awards did Derek Renn receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], Reginald Taylor Essay Prize[17], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18], and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . mailchi.mp. mailchi.mp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . REGINALD TAYLOR AND LORD FLETCHER ESSAY PRIZE. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . sal.org.uk. Retrieved . sal.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . sal.org.uk. Retrieved . sal.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . mailchi.mp. mailchi.mp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . Derek Renn: From Actuary to Antiquarian. wikidata.org.

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  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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