Frank Stenton

British historian (1880–1967)
Person human Q2308616
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Frank Stenton

Summary

Frank Stenton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Upper Norwood[2]. He was born on May 17, 1880[3]. He passed away in Reading[4]. He died on September 15, 1967[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6], historian[7], and toponymist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Upper Norwood[2], Frank Stenton…
  • Frank Stenton passed away in Reading[4].
  • Frank Stenton was born on May 17, 1880[3].
  • Frank Stenton died on September 15, 1967[5].
  • Among Frank Stenton's spouses was Doris Mary Stenton[10].
  • Frank Stenton held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Frank Stenton worked as a medievalist[6].
  • Frank Stenton worked as a historian[7].
  • Frank Stenton's professions included toponymist[8].
  • Frank Stenton's field of work was toponymy[12].
  • Frank Stenton was employed by University of Reading[13].
  • Frank Stenton's education included a stint at Keble College[14].
  • A notable student of Frank Stenton was F. T. Wainwright[15].
  • Frank Stenton received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • Frank Stenton received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].
  • Frank Stenton was a member of British Academy[18].
  • Frank Stenton was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[19].
  • Frank Stenton was a member of Medieval Academy of America[20].
  • Frank Stenton was a member of Society for Medieval Archaeology[21].
  • Frank Stenton is recorded as male[22].
  • Frank Stenton's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Frank Stenton's family name is recorded as Stenton[24].
  • Frank Stenton's given name is recorded as Frank[25].
  • Frank Stenton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Frank Stenton's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank Stenton was born in Upper Norwood[2]. He was born on May 17, 1880[3].

Education

Frank Stenton's education included a stint at Keble College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6], historian[7], and toponymist[8]. Frank Stenton's field of work was toponymy[12]. Among his employers was University of Reading[13]. A notable student of him was F. T. Wainwright[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[16], a title of honor[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1300[30] and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].

Personal Life

Among Frank Stenton's spouses was Doris Mary Stenton[10].

Death and Burial

Frank Stenton died on September 15, 1967[5]. He passed away in Reading[4].

Why It Matters

Frank Stenton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Frank Stenton born?

Born in Upper Norwood[2], Frank Stenton…

Where did Frank Stenton die?

Frank Stenton passed away in Reading[4].

Who was Frank Stenton married to?

Frank Stenton's spouses include Doris Mary Stenton[10].

What did Frank Stenton do for work?

Frank Stenton worked as medievalist[6], historian[7], and toponymist[8].

Where did Frank Stenton go to school?

Frank Stenton was educated at Keble College[14].

What awards did Frank Stenton receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16] and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . Pictish Progress: New Studies on Northern Britain in the Early Middle Ages. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Upper Norwood
    Educated at Keble College
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    Writing language English
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