F. M. Cornford

British classical scholar (1874–1943)
Person human Q725999
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F. M. Cornford

Summary

F. M. Cornford is a human[1]. Born in Eastbourne[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1874[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on January 3, 1943[5]. He worked as a poet[6], university teacher[7], philosophy historian[8], classical scholar[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • F. M. Cornford was born in Eastbourne[2].
  • F. M. Cornford died in Cambridge[4].
  • F. M. Cornford was born on February 27, 1874[3].
  • F. M. Cornford died on January 3, 1943[5].
  • F. M. Cornford is buried at Cambridge City Crematorium[12].
  • F. M. Cornford's father was James Cornford[13].
  • F. M. Cornford's mother was Mary Emma Macdonald[14].
  • Among F. M. Cornford's spouses was Frances Cornford[15].
  • A child of F. M. Cornford was John Cornford[16].
  • A child of F. M. Cornford was Christopher Cornford[17].
  • A child of F. M. Cornford was Hugh Wordsworth Cornford[18].
  • A child of F. M. Cornford was Helena D. Cornford[19].
  • A child of F. M. Cornford was [Ruth] Clare Cornford[20].
  • F. M. Cornford held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • F. M. Cornford's professions included poet[6].
  • F. M. Cornford's professions included university teacher[7].
  • F. M. Cornford's professions included philosophy historian[8].
  • F. M. Cornford's professions included classical scholar[9].
  • F. M. Cornford's professions included translator[10].
  • F. M. Cornford's field of work was classics[22].
  • Among F. M. Cornford's employers was University of Cambridge[23].
  • F. M. Cornford was educated at Trinity College[24].
  • F. M. Cornford's education included a stint at St Paul's School[25].
  • F. M. Cornford was educated at Trinity College[26].
  • F. M. Cornford received the Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

F. M. Cornford's place of birth was Eastbourne[2]. He was born on February 27, 1874[3]. His father was James Cornford[13]. His mother was Mary Emma Macdonald[14].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and St Paul's School[25], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1509[34], headquartered in London[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], university teacher[7], philosophy historian[8], classical scholar[9], and translator[10]. F. M. Cornford's field of work was classics[22]. He was employed by University of Cambridge[23].

Recognition

F. M. Cornford received the Fellow of the British Academy[27].

Personal Life

F. M. Cornford was married to Frances Cornford[15]. Children include John Cornford[16], a poet[36], 1915–1936[37], of United Kingdom[38]; Christopher Cornford[17], a writer[39], 1917–1993[40]; Hugh Wordsworth Cornford[18]; Helena D. Cornford[19], 1913–1996[41]; and [Ruth] Clare Cornford[20].

Death and Burial

F. M. Cornford died on January 3, 1943[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Cambridge City Crematorium[12].

Why It Matters

F. M. Cornford ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was F. M. Cornford born?

F. M. Cornford was born in Eastbourne[2].

Where did F. M. Cornford die?

F. M. Cornford passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were F. M. Cornford's parents?

F. M. Cornford's father was James Cornford[13]. F. M. Cornford's mother was Mary Emma Macdonald[14].

Who was F. M. Cornford married to?

F. M. Cornford's spouses include Frances Cornford[15].

What did F. M. Cornford do for work?

F. M. Cornford worked as poet[6], university teacher[7], philosophy historian[8], classical scholar[9], and translator[10].

Where did F. M. Cornford go to school?

F. M. Cornford was educated at Trinity College[24], St Paul's School[25], and Trinity College[26].

What awards did F. M. Cornford receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[27].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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