Helen Cam

British historian (1885–1968)
Person human Q5701986
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Helen Cam

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…
  • 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.
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  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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  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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    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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