Frances Wood
English historian and sinologist
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Summary
Frances Wood was born on January 1, 1948[1], in London[2]. She has worked as a librarian[3], historian[4], and sinologist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 1, 1948[7]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
- Employer: British Library[9]
- Educated at: Newnham College[10], Peking University[11], North London Collegiate School[12]
- Notable work: Did Marco Polo go to China?[13]
- Sex or gender: female[14]
- Commons category: Frances Wood[15]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[16]
- Family name: Wood[17]
- Given name: Frances[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Different from: Frances Wood[20]
Why It Matters
Frances Wood has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
Works attributed to her include Did Marco Polo go to China?[23], a written work[24].
FAQs
Where was Frances Wood born?
Frances Wood was born in London[2].
What did Frances Wood do for work?
Frances Wood worked as a librarian[3], historian[4], and sinologist[5].
Where did Frances Wood go to school?
Frances Wood was educated at Newnham College[10], Peking University[11], and North London Collegiate School[12].