Henry Maxwell Lyte

English historian and archivist (1848-1940)
Person human Q5725631
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Henry Maxwell Lyte

Summary

Henry Maxwell Lyte is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 29, 1848[3]. He died on October 28, 1940[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and archivist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Maxwell Lyte's place of birth was London[2].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte was born on May 29, 1848[3].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte died on October 28, 1940[4].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte's father was John Walker Maxwell-Lyte[8].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte's mother was Emily Jeannette M. Craigie[9].
  • Among Henry Maxwell Lyte's spouses was Frances Fownes Somerville[10].
  • A child of Henry Maxwell Lyte was Agnes Maxwell-Lyte[11].
  • A child of Henry Maxwell Lyte was Edith Maxwell-Lyte[12].
  • A child of Henry Maxwell Lyte was Margaret Maxwell-Lyte[13].
  • A child of Henry Maxwell Lyte was John Maxwell-Lyte[14].
  • A child of Henry Maxwell Lyte was Walter Maxwell-Lyte[15].
  • A child of Henry Maxwell Lyte was Arthur Maxwell-Lyte[16].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte worked as a historian[5].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte's professions included archivist[6].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte was educated at Christ Church[19].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte was educated at Eton College[20].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte received the Fellow of the British Academy[21].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte is recorded as male[24].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte's Commons category is recorded as Henry Maxwell Lyte[26].
  • Henry Maxwell Lyte's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Maxwell Lyte's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 29, 1848[3]. His father was John Walker Maxwell-Lyte[8]. His mother was Emily Jeannette M. Craigie[9].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[19], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[20], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5] and archivist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[21], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1815[39]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].

Personal Life

Among Henry Maxwell Lyte's spouses was Frances Fownes Somerville[10]. Children include Agnes Maxwell-Lyte[11], Edith Maxwell-Lyte[12], Margaret Maxwell-Lyte[13], John Maxwell-Lyte[14], Walter Maxwell-Lyte[15], and Arthur Maxwell-Lyte[16].

Death and Burial

Henry Maxwell Lyte died on October 28, 1940[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Maxwell Lyte ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Henry Maxwell Lyte born?

Henry Maxwell Lyte's place of birth was London[2].

Who were Henry Maxwell Lyte's parents?

Henry Maxwell Lyte's father was John Walker Maxwell-Lyte[8]. Henry Maxwell Lyte's mother was Emily Jeannette M. Craigie[9].

Who was Henry Maxwell Lyte married to?

Henry Maxwell Lyte's spouses include Frances Fownes Somerville[10].

What did Henry Maxwell Lyte do for work?

Henry Maxwell Lyte worked as historian[5] and archivist[6].

Where did Henry Maxwell Lyte go to school?

Henry Maxwell Lyte was educated at Christ Church[19] and Eton College[20].

What awards did Henry Maxwell Lyte receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[21], Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . 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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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