George Macdonald

British archaeologist and numismatist (1862–1940)
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Summary

George Macdonald was born on January 30, 1862[1], in Elgin[2]. He died on August 9, 1940[3], in Edinburgh[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], numismatist[7], university teacher[8], and curator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Position held: President of the Royal Numismatic Society[12]
  • Employer: University of Glasgow[13]
  • Educated at: University of Edinburgh[14], Ayr Academy[15], Balliol College[16]
  • Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[17]
  • Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[18], German Archaeological Institute[19], Society of Antiquaries of Scotland[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: George Macdonald (archaeologist)[22]
  • Family name: Macdonald[23]
  • Given name: George[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25], German[26]
  • Writing language: English[27], German[28]

Why It Matters

George Macdonald is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was George Macdonald born?

George Macdonald's place of birth was Elgin[2].

Where did George Macdonald die?

George Macdonald passed away in Edinburgh[4].

What did George Macdonald do for work?

George Macdonald worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], numismatist[7], university teacher[8], and curator[9].

Where did George Macdonald go to school?

George Macdonald was educated at University of Edinburgh[14], Ayr Academy[15], and Balliol College[16].

What awards did George Macdonald receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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