Harold Taylor

British mathematician, theoretical physicist, academic administrator and architectural historian (1907–1995)
Person human Q5661704
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Harold Taylor

Summary

Harold Taylor is a human[1]. He was born on May 13, 1907[2]. He died on October 23, 1995[3]. He worked as a physicist[4], art historian[5], and archaeologist[6].

Key Facts

  • Harold Taylor was born on May 13, 1907[2].
  • Harold Taylor died on October 23, 1995[3].
  • Harold Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Harold Taylor's professions included physicist[4].
  • Harold Taylor worked as an art historian[5].
  • Harold Taylor's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Harold Taylor's field of work was Anglo-Saxon archaeology[8].
  • Harold Taylor was employed by University of Cambridge[9].
  • Among Harold Taylor's employers was University of Keele[10].
  • Harold Taylor's education included a stint at University of Otago[11].
  • Harold Taylor's doctoral advisor was Ralph H. Fowler[12].
  • Harold Taylor received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13].
  • Harold Taylor received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Harold Taylor received the Frend Medal[15].
  • Harold Taylor was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[16].
  • Harold Taylor is recorded as male[17].
  • Harold Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Harold Taylor's military branch is recorded as British Army[19].
  • Harold Taylor was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Harold Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[21].
  • Harold Taylor's given name is recorded as Harold[22].
  • Harold Taylor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Harold Taylor was born on May 13, 1907[2].

Education

Harold Taylor was educated at University of Otago[11]. His doctoral advisor was Ralph H. Fowler[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[4], art historian[5], and archaeologist[6]. Harold Taylor's field of work was Anglo-Saxon archaeology[8]. Employers include University of Cambridge[9], a collegiate university[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1209[26], headquartered in Cambridge[27] and University of Keele[10], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1949[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; and Frend Medal[15], an award[33].

Death and Burial

Harold Taylor died on October 23, 1995[3].

FAQs

What did Harold Taylor do for work?

Harold Taylor worked as physicist[4], art historian[5], and archaeologist[6].

Where did Harold Taylor go to school?

Harold Taylor was educated at University of Otago[11].

What awards did Harold Taylor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[13], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], and Frend Medal[15].

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  1. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [2] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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