George Grote

English historian and political radical (1794–1871)
Person human Q1364848
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Summary

George Grote is a human[1]. He was born in Beckenham[2]. He was born on November 17, 1794[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 18, 1871[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], classical scholar[8], writer[9], and banker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Grote's place of birth was Beckenham[2].
  • George Grote passed away in London[4].
  • George Grote was born on November 17, 1794[3].
  • George Grote was born on 1794[12].
  • George Grote died on June 18, 1871[5].
  • George Grote died on 1871[13].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[14].
  • George Grote's father was George Grote[15].
  • George Grote's mother was Selina Mary Peckwell[16].
  • Among George Grote's spouses was Harriet Grote[17].
  • George Grote held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • George Grote's professions included historian[6].
  • George Grote's professions included politician[7].
  • George Grote's professions included classical scholar[8].
  • George Grote worked as a writer[9].
  • George Grote's professions included banker[10].
  • George Grote held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • George Grote held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • George Grote held the position of member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Among George Grote's employers was University of London[22].
  • George Grote was educated at Charterhouse School[23].
  • George Grote was educated at Sevenoaks School[24].
  • George Grote received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • George Grote received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • George Grote was a member of Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

George Grote's place of birth was Beckenham[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 17, 1794[3] and 1794[12]. His father was he[15]. His mother was Selina Mary Peckwell[16].

Education

Educated at Charterhouse School[23], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1611[30], headquartered in Godalming[31] and Sevenoaks School[24], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1432[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], classical scholar[8], writer[9], and banker[10]. Among George Grote's employers was University of London[22]. Positions held include member of the 13th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1837[37]; member of the 12th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1835[40]; and member of the 11th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1832[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26], a fellowship award[46].

Personal Life

George Grote was married to Harriet Grote[17]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 18, 1871[5] and 1871[13]. George Grote died in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[14].

Why It Matters

George Grote ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was George Grote born?

George Grote's place of birth was Beckenham[2].

Where did George Grote die?

George Grote passed away in London[4].

Who were George Grote's parents?

George Grote's father was George Grote[15]. George Grote's mother was Selina Mary Peckwell[16].

Who was George Grote married to?

George Grote's spouses include Harriet Grote[17].

What did George Grote do for work?

George Grote worked as historian[6], politician[7], classical scholar[8], writer[9], and banker[10].

Where did George Grote go to school?

George Grote was educated at Charterhouse School[23] and Sevenoaks School[24].

What awards did George Grote receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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