Herbert Agar

American journalist (1897-1980)
Person human Q3785131
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Herbert Agar

Summary

Herbert Agar is a human[1]. His place of birth was New Rochelle[2]. He was born on September 29, 1897[3]. He passed away in Sussex[4]. He died on November 24, 1980[5]. He worked as a historian[6], editor[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Agar was born in New Rochelle[2].
  • Herbert Agar passed away in Sussex[4].
  • Herbert Agar was born on September 29, 1897[3].
  • Herbert Agar died on November 24, 1980[5].
  • Herbert Agar's father was John G. Agar[10].
  • Herbert Agar's mother was Agnes Louise MacDonough[11].
  • Herbert Agar was married to Eleanor Carroll Chilton[12].
  • Herbert Agar was married to Barbara Lutyens[13].
  • Among Herbert Agar's spouses was Adeline Mitchell Scott[14].
  • Herbert Agar held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Herbert Agar worked as a historian[6].
  • Herbert Agar's professions included editor[7].
  • Herbert Agar worked as a journalist[8].
  • Herbert Agar was educated at Princeton University[16].
  • Herbert Agar was educated at Columbia University[17].
  • Herbert Agar received the Pulitzer Prize for History[18].
  • Herbert Agar is recorded as male[19].
  • Herbert Agar's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Herbert Agar's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant commander[21].
  • Herbert Agar's family name is recorded as Agar[22].
  • Herbert Agar's given name is recorded as Herbert[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New Rochelle[2], Herbert Agar… he was born on September 29, 1897[3]. His father was John G. Agar[10]. His mother was Agnes Louise MacDonough[11].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[16], a private university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1746[26], headquartered in Princeton[27] and Columbia University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], editor[7], and journalist[8].

Recognition

Herbert Agar received the Pulitzer Prize for History[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eleanor Carroll Chilton[12], a writer[32], 1898–1949[33]; Barbara Lutyens[13], 1898–1981[34]; and Adeline Mitchell Scott[14], 1886–1968[35].

Death and Burial

Herbert Agar died on November 24, 1980[5]. He passed away in Sussex[4].

Why It Matters

Herbert Agar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Agar born?

Herbert Agar was born in New Rochelle[2].

Where did Herbert Agar die?

Herbert Agar died in Sussex[4].

Who were Herbert Agar's parents?

Herbert Agar's father was John G. Agar[10]. Herbert Agar's mother was Agnes Louise MacDonough[11].

Who was Herbert Agar married to?

Herbert Agar's spouses include Eleanor Carroll Chilton[12], Barbara Lutyens[13], and Adeline Mitchell Scott[14].

What did Herbert Agar do for work?

Herbert Agar worked as historian[6], editor[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Herbert Agar go to school?

Herbert Agar was educated at Princeton University[16] and Columbia University[17].

What awards did Herbert Agar receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . pulitzer.org. pulitzer.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank lieutenant commander
    Given name Herbert
    Spouse Eleanor Carroll Chilton, Barbara Lutyens, Adeline Mitchell Scott
    Family name Agar
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