James Henry Breasted
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Summary
James Henry Breasted was born on August 27, 1865[1], in Rockford[2]. He died on December 2, 1935[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], historian[7], egyptologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (620 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Frances Breasted[11]
- Child: Henry Breasted, Jr.[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: pharmacist[14]
- Field of work: Egyptology[15]
- Position held: professor[16]
- Employer: University of Chicago[17]
- Educated at: Yale University[18], North Central College[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], Chicago Theological Seminary[21]
- Doctoral advisor: Adolf Erman[22]
- Notable work: Oriental forerunners of Byzantine painting: first-century wall paintings from the fortress of Dura on the middle Euphrates[23]
- Award received: Messenger Lectures[24]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[25], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27], American Historical Association[28], American Philosophical Society[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Writing system: Latin script[31]
- Commons category: James Henry Breasted[32]
- Archives at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[33]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[34]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[35]
- Family name: Breasted[36]
- Given name: James[37], Henry[38]
- Professorship: full professor[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:James Henry Breasted[40]
- Work location: Dura-Europos[41], tomb of Tutankhamun[42]
- Student of: Adolf Erman[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
Why It Matters
James Henry Breasted has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include Installation of the Vizier[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was James Henry Breasted born?
James Henry Breasted was born in Rockford[2].
Where did James Henry Breasted die?
James Henry Breasted passed away in New York City[4].
Who was James Henry Breasted married to?
James Henry Breasted's spouses include Frances Breasted[11].
What did James Henry Breasted do for work?
James Henry Breasted worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], historian[7], egyptologist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did James Henry Breasted go to school?
James Henry Breasted was educated at Yale University[18], North Central College[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], and Chicago Theological Seminary[21].
What awards did James Henry Breasted receive?
Honors received include Messenger Lectures[24].