Ian Richmond

British archaeologist
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Summary

Ian Richmond was born on May 10, 1902[1], in Rochdale[2]. He died on October 5, 1965[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], classical archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and archaeologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Field of work: archaeology of the Roman provinces[13], classical archaeology[14], ancient history[15]
  • Employer: University of Oxford[16], Durham University[17], Queen's University Belfast[18]
  • Educated at: Ruthin School[19], Corpus Christi College[20], British School at Rome[21]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23], Fellow of the British Academy[24], Knight Bachelor[25]
  • Member of: British Academy[26], Society of Antiquaries of London[27], Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland[28], Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England[29], Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Family name: Richmond[32]
  • Given name: Ian[33]
  • Professorship: Professor of the Archaeology of the Roman Empire[34]
  • Work location: Belfast[35], Rome[36], Newcastle upon Tyne[37], Oxford[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39], Italian[40]
  • Writing language: English[41], Italian[42]

Why It Matters

Ian Richmond is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Ian Richmond born?

Ian Richmond's place of birth was Rochdale[2].

Where did Ian Richmond die?

Ian Richmond passed away in Oxford[4].

What did Ian Richmond do for work?

Ian Richmond worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], classical archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and archaeologist[9].

Where did Ian Richmond go to school?

Ian Richmond was educated at Ruthin School[19], Corpus Christi College[20], and British School at Rome[21].

What awards did Ian Richmond receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[22], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23], Fellow of the British Academy[24], and Knight Bachelor[25].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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