Frederic G. Kenyon
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Summary
Frederic G. Kenyon was born on January 15, 1863[1], in London[2]. He died on August 23, 1952[3], in Oxted[4]. He worked as a palaeographer[5], historian[6], papyrologist[7], librarian[8], and classical philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (175 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: John Robert Kenyon[11]
- Mother: Mary Eliza Hawkins[12]
- Spouse: Amy Hunt[13]
- Child: Kathleen Kenyon[14], Nora Gwendolen Margaret Kenyon[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: biblical scholar[18], translator[19], curator[20]
- Field of work: palaeography[21], papyrology[22], philology[23], history[24]
- Position held: museum director[25], Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod[26], library director[27]
- Employer: Magdalen College[28], British Museum[29], British Academy[30]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[31], Winchester College[32]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[33], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[34], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[35], Fellow of the British Academy[36], Burkitt Medal[37], Knight Bachelor[38], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[39]
- Member of: Society for Classical Studies[40], British Academy[41], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[42], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[43], Roxburghe Club[44], Bibliographical Society[45], Romanian Academy[46], American Philosophical Society[47], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[48]
- Sex or gender: male[49]
- Commons category: Frederic George Kenyon[50]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[51]
- Family name: Kenyon[52]
- Given name: Frederic[53], George[54]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[55]
Why It Matters
Frederic G. Kenyon has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Frederic G. Kenyon born?
Frederic G. Kenyon was born in London[2].
Where did Frederic G. Kenyon die?
Frederic G. Kenyon passed away in Oxted[4].
Who were Frederic G. Kenyon's parents?
Frederic G. Kenyon's father was John Robert Kenyon[11]. Frederic G. Kenyon's mother was Mary Eliza Hawkins[12].
Who was Frederic G. Kenyon married to?
Frederic G. Kenyon's spouses include Amy Hunt[13].
What did Frederic G. Kenyon do for work?
Frederic G. Kenyon worked as a palaeographer[5], historian[6], papyrologist[7], librarian[8], and classical philologist[9].
Where did Frederic G. Kenyon go to school?
Frederic G. Kenyon was educated at Magdalen College[31] and Winchester College[32].
What awards did Frederic G. Kenyon receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[33], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[34], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[35], and Fellow of the British Academy[36].