Israel Gollancz

British philologist and university teacher (1863-1930)
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Israel Gollancz

Summary

Israel Gollancz is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on July 13, 1863[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 23, 1930[5]. He worked as a philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Israel Gollancz…
  • Israel Gollancz passed away in London[4].
  • Israel Gollancz was born on July 13, 1863[3].
  • Israel Gollancz died on June 23, 1930[5].
  • Burial took place at Willesden Jewish Cemetery[9].
  • Israel Gollancz held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Israel Gollancz held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • English was Israel Gollancz's native language[12].
  • Israel Gollancz worked as a philologist[6].
  • Israel Gollancz worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Israel Gollancz's field of work was philology[13].
  • Among Israel Gollancz's employers was University of Cambridge[14].
  • Israel Gollancz was employed by University College London[15].
  • Israel Gollancz was employed by King's College London[16].
  • Israel Gollancz was educated at City of London School[17].
  • Israel Gollancz was educated at University College London[18].
  • Israel Gollancz was educated at Christ's College[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Israel Gollancz is The Tempest, The Lamb Shakespeare for Young People[20].
  • Israel Gollancz received the Fellow of the British Academy[21].
  • Israel Gollancz received the Knight Bachelor[22].
  • Israel Gollancz received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].
  • Israel Gollancz was a member of Medieval Academy of America[24].
  • Israel Gollancz was a member of Bibliographical Society[25].
  • Israel Gollancz is recorded as male[26].
  • Israel Gollancz's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Israel Gollancz was born in London[2]. He was born on July 13, 1863[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at City of London School[17], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1919[30]; University College London[18], a university college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1826[33], headquartered in UCL Main Building[34]; and Christ's College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1505[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Israel Gollancz's field of work was philology[13]. Employers include University of Cambridge[14], a collegiate university[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1209[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42]; University College London[15], a university college[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1826[45], headquartered in UCL Main Building[46]; and King's College London[16], a public research university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1829[49], headquartered in London[50].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Israel Gollancz is The Tempest, The Lamb Shakespeare for Young People[20]. Things named for him include Sir Israel Gollancz Prize[51], an award[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[21], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; Knight Bachelor[22], a title of honor[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1300[57]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].

Death and Burial

Israel Gollancz died on June 23, 1930[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Willesden Jewish Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Israel Gollancz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Sir Israel Gollancz Prize[51], an award[52].

FAQs

Where was Israel Gollancz born?

Born in London[2], Israel Gollancz…

Where did Israel Gollancz die?

Israel Gollancz died in London[4].

What did Israel Gollancz do for work?

Israel Gollancz worked as philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Israel Gollancz go to school?

Israel Gollancz was educated at City of London School[17], University College London[18], and Christ's College[19].

What awards did Israel Gollancz receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[21], Knight Bachelor[22], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer University of Cambridge, University College London, King's College London
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