George Gordon Coulton

British historian (1858–1947)
Person human Q1998582
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Summary

George Gordon Coulton was born on October 15, 1858[1], in King's Lynn[2]. He died on March 4, 1947[3]. He worked as a historian[4], non-fiction writer[5], ethnologist[6], and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: Sarah Campion[9]
  • Employer: University of Cambridge[10]
  • Educated at: St Catharine's College[11], Felsted School[12]
  • Award received: James Tait Black Memorial Prize[13], Fellow of the British Academy[14], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15]
  • Member of: British Academy[16], Medieval Academy of America[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Given name: George[19]
  • Work location: Cambridge[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Writing language: English[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]

Why It Matters

George Gordon Coulton is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was George Gordon Coulton born?

George Gordon Coulton's place of birth was King's Lynn[2].

What did George Gordon Coulton do for work?

George Gordon Coulton worked as a historian[4], non-fiction writer[5], ethnologist[6], and archaeologist[7].

Where did George Gordon Coulton go to school?

George Gordon Coulton was educated at St Catharine's College[11] and Felsted School[12].

What awards did George Gordon Coulton receive?

Honors received include James Tait Black Memorial Prize[13], Fellow of the British Academy[14], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . AustLit. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, non-fiction writer, ethnologist +1
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  8. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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