James George Frazer
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James George Frazer was born on January 1, 1854, in Glasgow, and died on May 7, 1941, in Cambridge[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][12]. He held citizenship in the United Kingdom[14] and was the son of Daniel Frazer[15]. His education included the University of Glasgow, Trinity College, the University of Cambridge, and Lomond School. He was ultimately buried at the Ascension Parish Burial Ground[3].
He worked as an anthropologist, writer, historian, mythographer, classical scholar, and theologian[12][16]. His professional fields encompassed anthropology, ethnology, culturology, and folklore[17]. He was employed by the University of Cambridge and the University of Liverpool.
Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Order of Merit, the Huxley Memorial Medal, and a doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[18][19][20][21]. Additionally, he was named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18][19][20][21].
James George Frazer
Summary
James George Frazer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on January 1, 1854[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on May 7, 1941[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], writer[7], historian[8], mythographer[9], and classical scholar[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,149 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- James George Frazer's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
- James George Frazer died in Cambridge[4].
- James George Frazer was born on January 1, 1854[3].
- James George Frazer died on May 7, 1941[5].
- James George Frazer is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[12].
- James George Frazer's father was Daniel Frazer[13].
- Among James George Frazer's spouses was Lilly Frazer[14].
- James George Frazer held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- James George Frazer worked as an anthropologist[6].
- James George Frazer worked as a writer[7].
- James George Frazer worked as a historian[8].
- James George Frazer worked as a mythographer[9].
- James George Frazer's professions included classical scholar[10].
- James George Frazer worked as a theologian[16].
- James George Frazer's field of work was anthropology[17].
- James George Frazer's field of work was ethnology[18].
- James George Frazer's field of work was culturology[19].
- James George Frazer's field of work was folklore[20].
- James George Frazer's field of work was history of religions[21].
- James George Frazer's field of work was social anthropology[22].
- Among James George Frazer's employers was University of Cambridge[23].
- Among James George Frazer's employers was University of Liverpool[24].
- James George Frazer's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[25].
- James George Frazer was educated at Trinity College[26].
- James George Frazer was educated at University of Cambridge[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Glasgow[2], James George Frazer… he was born on January 1, 1854[3]. His father was Daniel Frazer[13].
Education
Educated at University of Glasgow[25], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Trinity College[26], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1546[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; University of Cambridge[27], a collegiate university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1209[38], headquartered in Cambridge[39]; and Lomond School[40], a secondary school[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1977[43]. James George Frazer's doctoral advisor was William Robertson Smith[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], writer[7], historian[8], mythographer[9], classical scholar[10], and theologian[16]. Fields of work include anthropology[17], an academic discipline[45]; ethnology[18], a branch of anthropology[46]; culturology[19], a branch of science[47]; folklore[20], a genre[48]; history of religions[21], an aspect of history[49]; and social anthropology[22], a branch of anthropology[50]. Employers include University of Cambridge[23], a collegiate university[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1209[53], headquartered in Cambridge[54] and University of Liverpool[24], a public university[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1903[57], headquartered in Liverpool[58].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to James George Frazer is The Golden Bough[59]. Things named for him include 10323 Frazer[60], an asteroid[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of Merit[62], an order[63], in United Kingdom[64], founded in 1902[65]; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[66]; Fellow of the British Academy[67]; Huxley Memorial Medal[68]; Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[69]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[70].
Personal Life
Among James George Frazer's spouses was Lilly Frazer[14].
Death and Burial
James George Frazer died on May 7, 1941[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground[12].
Why It Matters
James George Frazer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,149 views/month, #7,066 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]
He has been cited as an influence by T. S. Eliot[73], a playwright[74], 1888–1965[75], of United States[76], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[77].
Works attributed to him include The Golden Bough[78], a literary work[79]. Entities named for him include 10323 Frazer[60], an asteroid[61].
FAQs
Where was James George Frazer born?
James George Frazer was born in Glasgow[2].
Where did James George Frazer die?
James George Frazer died in Cambridge[4].
Who were James George Frazer's parents?
James George Frazer's father was Daniel Frazer[13].
Who was James George Frazer married to?
James George Frazer's spouses include Lilly Frazer[14].
What did James George Frazer do for work?
James George Frazer worked as anthropologist[6], writer[7], historian[8], mythographer[9], and classical scholar[10].
Where did James George Frazer go to school?
James George Frazer was educated at University of Glasgow[25], Trinity College[26], University of Cambridge[27], and Lomond School[40].
What awards did James George Frazer receive?
Honors received include Order of Merit[62], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[66], Fellow of the British Academy[67], and Huxley Memorial Medal[68].
Who did James George Frazer influence?
James George Frazer has been cited as an influence by T. S. Eliot[73].