George McCall Theal

South African historian, archivist and genealogist (1837–1919)
Person human Q1507874
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George McCall Theal

Summary

George McCall Theal is a human[1]. Born in Saint John[2], he… he was born on April 11, 1837[3]. He passed away in Wynberg[4]. He died on April 17, 1919[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], and archivist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint John[2], George McCall Theal…
  • George McCall Theal died in Wynberg[4].
  • George McCall Theal was born on April 11, 1837[3].
  • George McCall Theal died on April 17, 1919[5].
  • George McCall Theal held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • George McCall Theal's professions included historian[6].
  • George McCall Theal worked as a writer[7].
  • George McCall Theal's professions included archivist[8].
  • George McCall Theal received the Person of National Historic Significance[11].
  • George McCall Theal is recorded as male[12].
  • George McCall Theal's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • George McCall Theal's Commons category is recorded as George McCall Theal[14].
  • George McCall Theal's family name is recorded as Theal[15].
  • George McCall Theal's given name is recorded as George[16].
  • George McCall Theal's given name is recorded as McCall[17].
  • George McCall Theal's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[18].
  • George McCall Theal's described by source is recorded as Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[19].
  • George McCall Theal's Commons Creator page is recorded as George McCall Theal[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint John[2], George McCall Theal… he was born on April 11, 1837[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], and archivist[8].

Recognition

George McCall Theal received the Person of National Historic Significance[11].

Death and Burial

George McCall Theal died on April 17, 1919[5]. He died in Wynberg[4].

Why It Matters

George McCall Theal ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21]

FAQs

Where was George McCall Theal born?

George McCall Theal's place of birth was Saint John[2].

Where did George McCall Theal die?

George McCall Theal died in Wynberg[4].

What did George McCall Theal do for work?

George McCall Theal worked as historian[6], writer[7], and archivist[8].

What awards did George McCall Theal receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation historian, writer, archivist
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Wynberg
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