Herbert Butterfield

British historian (1900 – 1979)
Person human Q1350443
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Herbert Butterfield

Summary

Herbert Butterfield is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oxenhope[2]. He was born on October 7, 1900[3]. He died in Sawston[4]. He died on July 20, 1979[5]. He worked as a historian[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and librarian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Butterfield's place of birth was Oxenhope[2].
  • Herbert Butterfield passed away in Sawston[4].
  • Herbert Butterfield was born on October 7, 1900[3].
  • Herbert Butterfield died on July 20, 1979[5].
  • Herbert Butterfield held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Herbert Butterfield held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Herbert Butterfield worked as a historian[6].
  • Herbert Butterfield's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Herbert Butterfield worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Herbert Butterfield's professions included librarian[9].
  • Herbert Butterfield held the position of vice-chancellor[13].
  • Among Herbert Butterfield's employers was University of Cambridge[14].
  • Herbert Butterfield's education included a stint at Peterhouse[15].
  • Herbert Butterfield received the Fellow of the British Academy[16].
  • Herbert Butterfield received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Herbert Butterfield was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Herbert Butterfield is recorded as male[19].
  • Herbert Butterfield's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Herbert Butterfield is associated with the English school of international relations theory movement[21].
  • Herbert Butterfield supervised Helmut Koenigsberger as a doctoral student[22].
  • Herbert Butterfield's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Butterfield[23].
  • Herbert Butterfield's given name is recorded as Herbert[24].
  • Herbert Butterfield's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Herbert Butterfield's different from is recorded as Herb Butterfield[26].
  • Herbert Butterfield's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oxenhope[2], Herbert Butterfield… he was born on October 7, 1900[3].

Education

Herbert Butterfield's education included a stint at Peterhouse[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and librarian[9]. Herbert Butterfield was employed by University of Cambridge[14]. He held the position of vice-chancellor[13]. He supervised Helmut Koenigsberger as a doctoral student[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[16], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29] and Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1300[32].

Death and Burial

Herbert Butterfield died on July 20, 1979[5]. He passed away in Sawston[4].

Why It Matters

Herbert Butterfield ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

His notable doctoral advisees include Helmut Koenigsberger[35], a historian of Modern Age[36], 1918–2014[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[39] and J. G. A. Pocock[40], a historian[41], 1924–2023[42], of New Zealand[43], awarded the honorary doctor of Harvard University[44], specialised in political philosophy[45].

FAQs

Where was Herbert Butterfield born?

Born in Oxenhope[2], Herbert Butterfield…

Where did Herbert Butterfield die?

Herbert Butterfield passed away in Sawston[4].

What did Herbert Butterfield do for work?

Herbert Butterfield worked as historian[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and librarian[9].

Where did Herbert Butterfield go to school?

Herbert Butterfield was educated at Peterhouse[15].

What awards did Herbert Butterfield receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[16] and Knight Bachelor[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [21] . Encyclopedia of Political Theory. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . eprints.lse.ac.uk. Retrieved . eprints.lse.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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