George Andrew Reisner

Summary

George Andrew Reisner is a human^[1]. Born in Indianapolis^[2], he… he was born on November 5, 1867^[3]. He died in Giza^[4]. He died on June 6, 1942^[5]. He worked as an egyptologist^[6], archaeologist^[7], university teacher^[8], art historian^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Indianapolis^[2], George Andrew Reisner…
• George Andrew Reisner passed away in Giza^[4].
• George Andrew Reisner was born on November 5, 1867^[3].
• George Andrew Reisner was born on 1867^[12].
• George Andrew Reisner died on June 6, 1942^[5].
• George Andrew Reisner died on 1942^[13].
• George Andrew Reisner held citizenship in United States^[14].
• George Andrew Reisner worked as an egyptologist^[6].
• George Andrew Reisner worked as an archaeologist^[7].
• George Andrew Reisner worked as a university teacher^[8].
• George Andrew Reisner's professions included art historian^[9].
• George Andrew Reisner's professions included writer^[10].
• George Andrew Reisner's field of work was archaeology^[15].
• George Andrew Reisner held the position of professor^[16].
• George Andrew Reisner was employed by Harvard University^[17].
• George Andrew Reisner's education included a stint at Harvard University^[18].
• George Andrew Reisner's doctoral advisor was David Gordon Lyon^[19].
• George Andrew Reisner's doctoral advisor was Adolf Erman^[20].
• George Andrew Reisner's doctoral advisor was Kurt Sethe^[21].
• George Andrew Reisner received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II^[22].
• George Andrew Reisner was a member of German Archaeological Institute^[23].
• George Andrew Reisner was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[24].
• George Andrew Reisner was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[25].
• George Andrew Reisner was a member of American Philosophical Society^[26].
• George Andrew Reisner is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

George Andrew Reisner was born in Indianapolis^[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 5, 1867^[3] and 1867^[12].

Education

George Andrew Reisner was educated at Harvard University^[18]. Doctoral advisors include David Gordon Lyon^[19], an assyriologist^[28], 1852–1935^[29], of United States^[30]; Adolf Erman^[20], a lexicographer^[31], 1854–1937^[32], of Kingdom of Prussia^[33], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[34], specialised in Egyptology^[35]; and Kurt Sethe^[21], a lexicographer^[36], 1869–1934^[37], of Germany^[38], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[39]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist^[6], archaeologist^[7], university teacher^[8], art historian^[9], and writer^[10]. George Andrew Reisner's field of work was archaeology^[15]. He was employed by Harvard University^[17]. He held the position of professor^[16].

Recognition

George Andrew Reisner received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II^[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 6, 1942^[5] and 1942^[13]. George Andrew Reisner died in Giza^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Andrew Reisner include Reisner Papyrus^[41], a manuscript^[42].

Why It Matters

George Andrew Reisner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

He is credited with the discovery of Abuwtiyuw^[45], a dog^[46]. Entities named for him include Reisner Papyrus^[41], a manuscript^[42].

FAQs

Where was George Andrew Reisner born?

George Andrew Reisner was born in Indianapolis^[2].

Where did George Andrew Reisner die?

George Andrew Reisner passed away in Giza^[4].

What did George Andrew Reisner do for work?

George Andrew Reisner worked as egyptologist^[6], archaeologist^[7], university teacher^[8], art historian^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did George Andrew Reisner go to school?

George Andrew Reisner was educated at Harvard University^[18].

What awards did George Andrew Reisner receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II^[22].

What did George Andrew Reisner discover?

George Andrew Reisner is credited as discoverer of Abuwtiyuw^[45].