Hyam Maccoby

British scholar of Judeo-Christian religious tradition (1924-2004)
Person human Q1263250
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Hyam Maccoby

Summary

Hyam Maccoby is a human[1]. Born in Sunderland[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1924[3]. He passed away in Leeds[4]. He died on May 2, 2004[5]. He worked as a Judaic scholar[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and librarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hyam Maccoby was born in Sunderland[2].
  • Hyam Maccoby died in Leeds[4].
  • Hyam Maccoby was born on March 20, 1924[3].
  • Hyam Maccoby died on May 2, 2004[5].
  • Hyam Maccoby held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Hyam Maccoby worked as a Judaic scholar[6].
  • Hyam Maccoby worked as a historian[7].
  • Hyam Maccoby's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Hyam Maccoby worked as a writer[9].
  • Hyam Maccoby's professions included librarian[10].
  • Hyam Maccoby worked as a theologian[13].
  • Hyam Maccoby's field of work was history[14].
  • Hyam Maccoby was employed by University of Leeds[15].
  • Hyam Maccoby's education included a stint at Balliol College[16].
  • Hyam Maccoby received the honorary doctorate[17].
  • Hyam Maccoby is recorded as male[18].
  • Hyam Maccoby's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hyam Maccoby's given name is recorded as Hyam[20].
  • Hyam Maccoby's given name is recorded as Haim[21].
  • Hyam Maccoby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sunderland[2], Hyam Maccoby… he was born on March 20, 1924[3].

Education

Hyam Maccoby's education included a stint at Balliol College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Judaic scholar[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], librarian[10], and theologian[13]. Hyam Maccoby's field of work was history[14]. He was employed by University of Leeds[15].

Recognition

Hyam Maccoby received the honorary doctorate[17].

Death and Burial

Hyam Maccoby died on May 2, 2004[5]. He died in Leeds[4].

Why It Matters

Hyam Maccoby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Hyam Maccoby born?

Hyam Maccoby's place of birth was Sunderland[2].

Where did Hyam Maccoby die?

Hyam Maccoby died in Leeds[4].

What did Hyam Maccoby do for work?

Hyam Maccoby worked as Judaic scholar[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and librarian[10].

Where did Hyam Maccoby go to school?

Hyam Maccoby was educated at Balliol College[16].

What awards did Hyam Maccoby receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Geni.com. geni.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Geni.com. geni.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name Hyam, Haim
    Occupation Judaic scholar, historian, university teacher +3
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