James Mellaart

Dutch-British archaeologist (1925–2012)
Person human Q1069362
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James Mellaart

Summary

James Mellaart is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on November 14, 1925[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 29, 2012[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Mellaart's place of birth was London[2].
  • James Mellaart passed away in London[4].
  • James Mellaart was born on November 14, 1925[3].
  • James Mellaart died on July 29, 2012[5].
  • James Mellaart held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • James Mellaart worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • James Mellaart's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • James Mellaart's professions included prehistorian[8].
  • James Mellaart worked as a university teacher[9].
  • James Mellaart's field of work was archaeology[12].
  • James Mellaart was employed by University of London[13].
  • James Mellaart received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].
  • James Mellaart was a member of British Academy[15].
  • James Mellaart is recorded as male[16].
  • James Mellaart's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • James Mellaart's Commons category is recorded as James Mellaart[18].
  • James Mellaart's given name is recorded as James[19].
  • James Mellaart's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • James Mellaart's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Mellaart'}[21].
  • James Mellaart's start of work period is recorded as 1951[22].

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Origins and Family

James Mellaart's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on November 14, 1925[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and university teacher[9]. James Mellaart's field of work was archaeology[12]. Among his employers was University of London[13].

Recognition

James Mellaart received the Fellow of the British Academy[14].

Death and Burial

James Mellaart died on July 29, 2012[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

James Mellaart ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

He is credited with the discovery of Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük[24], a sculpture[25], founded in -6000[26].

FAQs

Where was James Mellaart born?

James Mellaart's place of birth was London[2].

Where did James Mellaart die?

James Mellaart died in London[4].

What did James Mellaart do for work?

James Mellaart worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did James Mellaart receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[14].

What did James Mellaart discover?

James Mellaart is credited as discoverer of Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . cornucopia.net. cornucopia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . jamestabor.com. jamestabor.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . tandfonline.com. tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [24] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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