George Walter Prothero

British historian
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George Walter Prothero

Summary

George Walter Prothero is a human[1]. Born in Charlton[2], he… he was born on October 14, 1848[3]. He died in Camden Town[4]. He died on July 10, 1922[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • George Walter Prothero's place of birth was Charlton[2].
  • George Walter Prothero passed away in Camden Town[4].
  • George Walter Prothero was born on October 14, 1848[3].
  • George Walter Prothero died on July 10, 1922[5].
  • George Walter Prothero's father was George Prothero[10].
  • George Walter Prothero's mother was Emma Money-Kyrle[11].
  • Among George Walter Prothero's spouses was Mary Frances Butcher[12].
  • George Walter Prothero held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • George Walter Prothero worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • George Walter Prothero worked as a historian[7].
  • George Walter Prothero worked as a university teacher[8].
  • George Walter Prothero held the position of President of the Royal Historical Society[14].
  • George Walter Prothero was employed by University of Cambridge[15].
  • George Walter Prothero's education included a stint at Eton College[16].
  • George Walter Prothero's education included a stint at King's College[17].
  • George Walter Prothero received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • George Walter Prothero received the Doctor of Letters[19].
  • George Walter Prothero received the Fellow of the British Academy[20].
  • George Walter Prothero received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[21].
  • George Walter Prothero was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • George Walter Prothero was a member of Royal Historical Society[23].
  • George Walter Prothero is recorded as male[24].
  • George Walter Prothero's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • George Walter Prothero's family name is recorded as Prothero[26].
  • George Walter Prothero's given name is recorded as George[27].

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Origins and Family

George Walter Prothero's place of birth was Charlton[2]. He was born on October 14, 1848[3]. His father was George Prothero[10]. His mother was Emma Money-Kyrle[11].

Education

Educated at Eton College[16], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and King's College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1441[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Among George Walter Prothero's employers was University of Cambridge[15]. He held the position of President of the Royal Historical Society[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Doctor of Letters[19], a title of honor[37]; Fellow of the British Academy[20], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[21], a fellowship award[40].

Personal Life

Among George Walter Prothero's spouses was Mary Frances Butcher[12].

Death and Burial

George Walter Prothero died on July 10, 1922[5]. He died in Camden Town[4].

Why It Matters

George Walter Prothero ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was George Walter Prothero born?

George Walter Prothero's place of birth was Charlton[2].

Where did George Walter Prothero die?

George Walter Prothero died in Camden Town[4].

Who were George Walter Prothero's parents?

George Walter Prothero's father was George Prothero[10]. George Walter Prothero's mother was Emma Money-Kyrle[11].

Who was George Walter Prothero married to?

George Walter Prothero's spouses include Mary Frances Butcher[12].

What did George Walter Prothero do for work?

George Walter Prothero worked as historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did George Walter Prothero go to school?

George Walter Prothero was educated at Eton College[16] and King's College[17].

What awards did George Walter Prothero receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Doctor of Letters[19], Fellow of the British Academy[20], and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . United Kingdom censuses of 1851. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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