H. A. R. Gibb

Scottish orientalist (1895–1971)
Person human Q1371875
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H. A. R. Gibb

Summary

H. A. R. Gibb is a human[1]. Born in Alexandria[2], he… he was born on +1895-01-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Shipston-on-Stour[4]. He died on +1971-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • H. A. R. Gibb's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
  • H. A. R. Gibb passed away in Shipston-on-Stour[4].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was born on +1895-01-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • H. A. R. Gibb died on +1971-10-22T00:00:00Z[5].
  • H. A. R. Gibb held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • H. A. R. Gibb worked as an orientalist[6].
  • H. A. R. Gibb worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among H. A. R. Gibb's employers was Harvard University[10].
  • H. A. R. Gibb's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[11].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was educated at Royal High School[12].
  • A notable student of H. A. R. Gibb was Albert Hourani[13].
  • H. A. R. Gibb received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].
  • H. A. R. Gibb received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • H. A. R. Gibb received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was a member of British Academy[17].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was a member of Medieval Academy of America[19].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was a member of Arab Academy of Damascus[20].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was a member of American Philosophical Society[21].
  • H. A. R. Gibb is recorded as male[22].
  • H. A. R. Gibb's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • H. A. R. Gibb's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • H. A. R. Gibb was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • H. A. R. Gibb's family name is recorded as Gibb[26].
  • H. A. R. Gibb's given name is recorded as Hamilton[27].

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Origins and Family

H. A. R. Gibb was born in Alexandria[2]. He was born on +1895-01-02T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Royal High School[12], a high school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1128[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6] and university teacher[7]. H. A. R. Gibb was employed by Harvard University[10]. A notable student of him was Albert Hourani[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[14], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16].

Death and Burial

H. A. R. Gibb died on +1971-10-22T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Shipston-on-Stour[4].

Why It Matters

H. A. R. Gibb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

His notable doctoral advisees include Samuel Miklos Stern[42], a linguist[43], 1920–1969[44], of Hungary[45], specialised in Islamic studies[46].

FAQs

Where was H. A. R. Gibb born?

H. A. R. Gibb's place of birth was Alexandria[2].

Where did H. A. R. Gibb die?

H. A. R. Gibb passed away in Shipston-on-Stour[4].

What did H. A. R. Gibb do for work?

H. A. R. Gibb worked as orientalist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did H. A. R. Gibb go to school?

H. A. R. Gibb was educated at University of Edinburgh[11] and Royal High School[12].

What awards did H. A. R. Gibb receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[14], Knight Bachelor[15], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[16].

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  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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