Herbert Butterfield

British historian (1900 – 1979)
Person human Q1350443
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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 (1,409 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 of the University of Cambridge[13].
  • Herbert Butterfield held the position of Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge[14].
  • Herbert Butterfield held the position of Regius Professor of History[15].
  • Herbert Butterfield was employed by University of Cambridge[16].
  • Herbert Butterfield's education included a stint at Peterhouse[17].
  • Herbert Butterfield received the Fellow of the British Academy[18].
  • Herbert Butterfield received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Herbert Butterfield was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Herbert Butterfield is recorded as male[21].
  • Herbert Butterfield's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Herbert Butterfield is associated with the English school of international relations theory movement[23].
  • Herbert Butterfield supervised Helmut Koenigsberger as a doctoral student[24].
  • Herbert Butterfield's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Butterfield[25].
  • Herbert Butterfield earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[26].
  • Herbert Butterfield's given name is recorded as Herbert[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[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and librarian[9]. Herbert Butterfield was employed by University of Cambridge[16]. Positions held include Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge[13]; Master of Peterhouse, Cambridge[14]; and Regius Professor of History[15], a Regius Professor[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1724[30]. He supervised Helmut Koenigsberger as a doctoral student[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[18], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32] and Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1300[35].

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 (1,409 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

His notable doctoral advisees include J. G. A. Pocock[38], a historian[39], 1924–2023[40], of New Zealand[41], awarded the honorary doctor of Harvard University[42], specialised in political philosophy[43] and Helmut Koenigsberger[44], a historian of Modern Age[45], 1918–2014[46], of Germany[47], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[48].

FAQs

Where was Herbert Butterfield born?

Born in Oxenhope[2].

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[17].

What awards did Herbert Butterfield receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[18] and Knight Bachelor[19].

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Class ancestry

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  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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