Herbert John Clifford Grierson

British scholar (1866–1960)
Person human Q5734709
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Herbert John Clifford Grierson

Summary

Herbert John Clifford Grierson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lerwick[2]. He was born on +1866-01-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on +1960-02-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a literary scholar[6] and literary critic[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson was born in Lerwick[2].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson was born on +1866-01-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson died on +1960-02-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Herbert John Clifford Grierson's spouses was Margaret Storrs Grierson[9].
  • Among Herbert John Clifford Grierson's spouses was Mary Laetitia Ogston[10].
  • A child of Herbert John Clifford Grierson was Mary Geraldine Grierson[11].
  • A child of Herbert John Clifford Grierson was Alice Grierson[12].
  • A child of Herbert John Clifford Grierson was Letitia Jane Hargrave Grierson[13].
  • A child of Herbert John Clifford Grierson was Janet Grierson[14].
  • A child of Herbert John Clifford Grierson was Flora Grierson[15].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson's professions included literary scholar[6].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson's professions included literary critic[7].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh[18].
  • Among Herbert John Clifford Grierson's employers was University of Edinburgh[19].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson was educated at Christ Church[20].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson was educated at University of Aberdeen[21].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson received the honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[23].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[24].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson is recorded as male[25].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Herbert John Clifford Grierson's ISNI is recorded as 0000000123198265[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lerwick[2], Herbert John Clifford Grierson… he was born on +1866-01-16T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and University of Aberdeen[21], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary scholar[6] and literary critic[7]. Herbert John Clifford Grierson was employed by University of Edinburgh[19]. He held the position of Rector of the University of Edinburgh[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1300[38] and honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[23], an award[39], in France[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Storrs Grierson[9], an archivist[41], 1900–1997[42], of United States[43], awarded the The Smith College Medal[44] and Mary Laetitia Ogston[10]. Children include Mary Geraldine Grierson[11], 1898–1975[45], of United Kingdom[46]; Alice Grierson[12]; Letitia Jane Hargrave Grierson[13]; Janet Grierson[14]; and Flora Grierson[15].

Death and Burial

Herbert John Clifford Grierson died on +1960-02-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Herbert John Clifford Grierson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Herbert John Clifford Grierson born?

Herbert John Clifford Grierson's place of birth was Lerwick[2].

Where did Herbert John Clifford Grierson die?

Herbert John Clifford Grierson died in Cambridge[4].

Who was Herbert John Clifford Grierson married to?

Herbert John Clifford Grierson's spouses include Margaret Storrs Grierson[9] and Mary Laetitia Ogston[10].

What did Herbert John Clifford Grierson do for work?

Herbert John Clifford Grierson worked as literary scholar[6] and literary critic[7].

Where did Herbert John Clifford Grierson go to school?

Herbert John Clifford Grierson was educated at Christ Church[20] and University of Aberdeen[21].

What awards did Herbert John Clifford Grierson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[22] and honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[23].

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  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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