Geoffrey Elton

British historian (1921–1994)
Person human Q89433
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Geoffrey Elton

Summary

Geoffrey Elton is a human[1]. He was born in Tübingen[2]. He was born on +1921-08-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in England[4]. He died on +1994-12-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey Elton was born in Tübingen[2].
  • Geoffrey Elton passed away in England[4].
  • Geoffrey Elton was born on +1921-08-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Geoffrey Elton died on +1994-12-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Geoffrey Elton died on +1994-12-04T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Geoffrey Elton's father was Victor Ehrenberg[13].
  • Geoffrey Elton's mother was Eva Ehrenberg[14].
  • Geoffrey Elton held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Geoffrey Elton held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Geoffrey Elton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Geoffrey Elton's professions included writer[6].
  • Geoffrey Elton worked as a historian of Modern Age[7].
  • Geoffrey Elton worked as a historian[8].
  • Geoffrey Elton worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Geoffrey Elton's professions included lawyer[10].
  • Geoffrey Elton was employed by University of Cambridge[18].
  • Among Geoffrey Elton's employers was University of Glasgow[19].
  • Geoffrey Elton was educated at University College London[20].
  • Geoffrey Elton was educated at University of London[21].
  • Geoffrey Elton's education included a stint at Rydal Penrhos[22].
  • Geoffrey Elton received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[23].
  • Geoffrey Elton received the Knight Bachelor[24].
  • Geoffrey Elton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Geoffrey Elton was a member of Royal Historical Society[26].
  • Geoffrey Elton is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tübingen[2], Geoffrey Elton… he was born on +1921-08-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Victor Ehrenberg[13]. His mother was Eva Ehrenberg[14].

Education

Educated at University College London[20], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; University of London[21], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35]; and Rydal Penrhos[22], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1885[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and lawyer[10]. Employers include University of Cambridge[18], a collegiate university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1209[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42] and University of Glasgow[19], a public research university[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1451[45], headquartered in Glasgow[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[23], a fellowship award[47] and Knight Bachelor[24], a title of honor[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1300[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1994-12-03T00:00:00Z[5] and +1994-12-04T00:00:00Z[12]. Geoffrey Elton passed away in England[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[51].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey Elton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey Elton born?

Geoffrey Elton's place of birth was Tübingen[2].

Where did Geoffrey Elton die?

Geoffrey Elton passed away in England[4].

Who were Geoffrey Elton's parents?

Geoffrey Elton's father was Victor Ehrenberg[13]. Geoffrey Elton's mother was Eva Ehrenberg[14].

What did Geoffrey Elton do for work?

Geoffrey Elton worked as writer[6], historian of Modern Age[7], historian[8], university teacher[9], and lawyer[10].

Where did Geoffrey Elton go to school?

Geoffrey Elton was educated at University College London[20], University of London[21], and Rydal Penrhos[22].

What awards did Geoffrey Elton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[23] and Knight Bachelor[24].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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