Gilbert Murray
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Summary
Gilbert Murray was born on January 2, 1866[1], in Sydney[2]. He died on May 20, 1957[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], playwright[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (895 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Terence Aubrey Murray[11]
- Mother: Agnes Ann Murray[12]
- Spouse: Mary Henrietta Howard[13]
- Child: Basil Murray[14], Stephen Murray[15], Rosalind Murray[16]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[17]
- Occupation: translator[18], writer[19]
- Employer: Harvard University[20]
- Educated at: St John's College[21]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], Fellow of the British Academy[23], doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[24], Order of Merit[25]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[26], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], World Brotherhood Federation[28], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Gilbert Murray[31]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[32]
- Family name: Murray[33]
- Given name: Gilbert[34]
- Depicted by: (George) Gilbert Aimé Murray[35]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[36], The Dictionary of Australasian Biography, 1892[37], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[38], Library of the World's Best Literature[39]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Commons Creator page: George Gilbert Aimé Murray[42]
- Birth name: George Gilbert Aimé Murray[43]
Why It Matters
Gilbert Murray has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Gilbert Murray born?
Gilbert Murray's place of birth was Sydney[2].
Where did Gilbert Murray die?
Gilbert Murray passed away in Oxford[4].
Who were Gilbert Murray's parents?
Gilbert Murray's father was Terence Aubrey Murray[11]. Gilbert Murray's mother was Agnes Ann Murray[12].
Who was Gilbert Murray married to?
Gilbert Murray's spouses include Mary Henrietta Howard[13].
What did Gilbert Murray do for work?
Gilbert Murray worked as a linguist[5], classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], playwright[8], and politician[9].
Where did Gilbert Murray go to school?
Gilbert Murray was educated at St John's College[21].
What awards did Gilbert Murray receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], Fellow of the British Academy[23], doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[24], and Order of Merit[25].