Fergus Millar

British classical historian (1935–2019)
Person human Q256974
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Fergus Millar

Summary

Fergus Millar is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on +1935-07-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on +2019-07-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Fergus Millar was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Fergus Millar died in Oxford[4].
  • Fergus Millar was born on +1935-07-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Fergus Millar died on +2019-07-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Fergus Millar held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Fergus Millar's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Fergus Millar worked as a historian of classical antiquity[7].
  • Fergus Millar worked as a historian[8].
  • Fergus Millar's field of work was ancient history[11].
  • Fergus Millar's field of work was history[12].
  • Fergus Millar's field of work was classical antiquity[13].
  • Fergus Millar held the position of Camden Professor of Ancient History[14].
  • Fergus Millar was employed by University College London[15].
  • Among Fergus Millar's employers was University of Oxford[16].
  • Fergus Millar was employed by The Queen's College[17].
  • Among Fergus Millar's employers was Brasenose College[18].
  • Fergus Millar was educated at Trinity College[19].
  • Fergus Millar was educated at All Souls College[20].
  • Fergus Millar's education included a stint at Edinburgh Academy[21].
  • Fergus Millar was educated at Loretto School[22].
  • A notable student of Fergus Millar was Stefan Esders[23].
  • Fergus Millar received the Kenyon Medal[24].
  • Fergus Millar received the Fellow of the British Academy[25].
  • Fergus Millar received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26].
  • Fergus Millar received the Knight Bachelor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Edinburgh[2], Fergus Millar… he was born on +1935-07-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1555[30]; All Souls College[20], a college of the University of Oxford[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1438[33], headquartered in Oxford[34]; Edinburgh Academy[21], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1824[37], headquartered in Edinburgh[38]; and Loretto School[22], a secondary school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1827[41]. Fergus Millar studied under Ronald Syme[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], and historian[8]. Fields of work include ancient history[11], a time interval[43]; history[12]; and classical antiquity[13], a historical period[44]. Employers include University College London[15], a university college[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1826[47], headquartered in UCL Main Building[48]; University of Oxford[16], a collegiate university[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1096[51], headquartered in Oxford[52]; The Queen's College[17], a college of the University of Oxford[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1341[55]; and Brasenose College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1509[58], headquartered in Oxford[59]. Fergus Millar held the position of Camden Professor of Ancient History[14]. A notable student of him was Stefan Esders[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Kenyon Medal[24], an award[60], in United Kingdom[61]; Fellow of the British Academy[25], a fellowship award[62], in United Kingdom[63]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26]; and Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1300[66].

Death and Burial

Fergus Millar died on +2019-07-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Fergus Millar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Fergus Millar born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Fergus Millar…

Where did Fergus Millar die?

Fergus Millar died in Oxford[4].

What did Fergus Millar do for work?

Fergus Millar worked as university teacher[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], and historian[8].

Where did Fergus Millar go to school?

Fergus Millar was educated at Trinity College[19], All Souls College[20], Edinburgh Academy[21], and Loretto School[22].

What awards did Fergus Millar receive?

Honors received include Kenyon Medal[24], Fellow of the British Academy[25], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26], and Knight Bachelor[27].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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