Helen Cam

British historian (1885–1968)
Person human Q5701986
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Summary

Helen Cam is a human[1]. Born in Abingdon-on-Thames[2], she… she was born on August 22, 1885[3]. She passed away in Kent[4]. She died on February 9, 1968[5]. She worked as a historian[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Abingdon-on-Thames[2].
  • Helen Cam passed away in Kent[4].
  • Helen Cam was born on August 22, 1885[3].
  • Helen Cam died on February 9, 1968[5].
  • Helen Cam's father was William Herbert Cam[8].
  • Helen Cam worked as a historian[6].
  • Among Helen Cam's employers was Harvard University[9].
  • Helen Cam was employed by Royal Holloway, University of London[10].
  • Helen Cam was educated at University of London[11].
  • Helen Cam was educated at Royal Holloway, University of London[12].
  • Helen Cam's education included a stint at Bryn Mawr College[13].
  • Helen Cam received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Helen Cam received the Fellow of the British Academy[15].
  • Helen Cam received the Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[16].
  • Helen Cam received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Helen Cam received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[18].
  • Helen Cam was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Helen Cam was a member of Medieval Academy of America[20].
  • Helen Cam was a member of Royal Historical Society[21].
  • Helen Cam is recorded as female[22].
  • Helen Cam's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Helen Cam's given name is recorded as Helen[24].
  • Helen Cam's professorship is recorded as professor[25].
  • Helen Cam's described by source is recorded as A historical dictionary of British women[26].
  • Helen Cam's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Helen Cam's place of birth was Abingdon-on-Thames[2]. She was born on August 22, 1885[3]. Her father was William Herbert Cam[8].

Education

Educated at University of London[11], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31]; Royal Holloway, University of London[12], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1879[34], headquartered in Egham[35]; and Bryn Mawr College[13], a university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1885[38], headquartered in Bryn Mawr[39].

Career and Affiliations

Helen Cam's professions included historian[6]. Employers include Harvard University[9], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1636[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43] and Royal Holloway, University of London[10], a university[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1879[46], headquartered in Egham[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Fellow of the British Academy[15], a fellowship award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[16], a fellowship award[52]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17], a fellowship award[53]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[18].

Death and Burial

Helen Cam died on February 9, 1968[5]. She died in Kent[4].

Why It Matters

Helen Cam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Helen Cam born?

Helen Cam's place of birth was Abingdon-on-Thames[2].

Where did Helen Cam die?

Helen Cam died in Kent[4].

Who were Helen Cam's parents?

Helen Cam's father was William Herbert Cam[8].

What did Helen Cam do for work?

Helen Cam worked as historian[6].

Where did Helen Cam go to school?

Helen Cam was educated at University of London[11], Royal Holloway, University of London[12], and Bryn Mawr College[13].

What awards did Helen Cam receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Fellow of the British Academy[15], Fellow of the Royal Historical Society[16], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk. archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk. archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Encyclopedia.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk. archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . ichrpi.info. ichrpi.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Medieval Academy of America, Royal Historical Society
    Given name → Helen
    Contributed to creative work → Victoria County History, Cambridgeshire Victoria County History
    Place of birth → Abingdon-on-Thames
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