George Forsyth

American architectural historian and byzantinist
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Summary

George Forsyth was born on January 1, 1902[1], in Highland Park[2]. He died on January 1, 1991[3], in Michigan Medicine[4]. He worked as a Byzantinist[5], architectural historian[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and art historian[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: September 2, 1901[11]
  • Date of death: January 26, 1991[12]
  • Spouse: Ilene Forsyth[13], Eleanor Marquand[14]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[15]
  • Occupation: museologist[16]
  • Field of work: art history[17], archaeology[18]
  • Position held: director[19]
  • Employer: University of Michigan[20], Kelsey Museum of Archaeology[21]
  • Educated at: Princeton University[22]
  • Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[23], Haskins Medal[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Military branch: United States Navy[26]
  • Archives at: University of Michigan Library[27]
  • Cause of death: embolism[28]
  • Residence: Ann Arbor[29], Chatham[30]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[31]
  • Family name: gampi[32]
  • Given name: George[33]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[34]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]

FAQs

Where was George Forsyth born?

George Forsyth's place of birth was Highland Park[2].

Where did George Forsyth die?

George Forsyth passed away in Michigan Medicine[4].

Who was George Forsyth married to?

George Forsyth's spouses include Ilene Forsyth[13] and Eleanor Marquand[14].

What did George Forsyth do for work?

George Forsyth worked as a Byzantinist[5], architectural historian[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and art historian[9].

Where did George Forsyth go to school?

George Forsyth was educated at Princeton University[22].

What awards did George Forsyth receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23] and Haskins Medal[24].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . The New York Times. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [22] ↑ . The New York Times. paw.princeton.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . paw.princeton.edu. paw.princeton.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . paw.princeton.edu. paw.princeton.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . quod.lib.umich.edu. quod.lib.umich.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [28] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [29] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [30] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . NUKAT. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [11] ↑ . paw.princeton.edu. paw.princeton.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . NUKAT. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [12] ↑ . The New York Times. paw.princeton.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . The New York Times. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Residence → Ann Arbor, Chatham
    Idref id → 117568376
    Employer → University of Michigan, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
    National library of israel j9u id → 987007261213105171
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