Henry Balfour

British archaeologist and museum curator (1863-1939)
Person human Q5717733
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Henry Balfour

Summary

Henry Balfour is a human[1]. His place of birth was Croydon[2]. He was born on April 11, 1863[3]. He passed away in Headington[4]. He died on February 9, 1939[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and curator[8].

Key Facts

  • Henry Balfour was born in Croydon[2].
  • Henry Balfour died in Headington[4].
  • Henry Balfour was born on April 11, 1863[3].
  • Henry Balfour died on February 9, 1939[5].
  • Henry Balfour held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Henry Balfour held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Henry Balfour's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Henry Balfour's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Henry Balfour worked as a curator[8].
  • Henry Balfour held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[11].
  • Henry Balfour was employed by Pitt Rivers Museum[12].
  • Henry Balfour's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[13].
  • Henry Balfour received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].
  • Henry Balfour was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Henry Balfour is recorded as male[16].
  • Henry Balfour's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Henry Balfour's Commons category is recorded as Henry Balfour[18].
  • Henry Balfour's archives at is recorded as Pitt Rivers Museum[19].
  • Henry Balfour's family name is recorded as Balfour[20].
  • Henry Balfour's given name is recorded as Henry[21].
  • Henry Balfour's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[22].
  • Henry Balfour's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Henry Balfour's different from is recorded as Henry Balfour[24].
  • Henry Balfour's different from is recorded as Henry Balfour[25].
  • Henry Balfour's significant person is recorded as William Ockleford Oldman[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Balfour was born in Croydon[2]. He was born on April 11, 1863[3].

Education

Henry Balfour's education included a stint at Charterhouse School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and curator[8]. Henry Balfour was employed by Pitt Rivers Museum[12]. He held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[11].

Recognition

Henry Balfour received the Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

Death and Burial

Henry Balfour died on February 9, 1939[5]. He passed away in Headington[4].

FAQs

Where was Henry Balfour born?

Henry Balfour's place of birth was Croydon[2].

Where did Henry Balfour die?

Henry Balfour passed away in Headington[4].

What did Henry Balfour do for work?

Henry Balfour worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and curator[8].

Where did Henry Balfour go to school?

Henry Balfour was educated at Charterhouse School[13].

What awards did Henry Balfour receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . britishmuseum.org. Retrieved . britishmuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . prm.ox.ac.uk. prm.ox.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Retrieved . collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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