James Wycliffe Headlam

British historian (1863–1929)
Person human Q6145870
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James Wycliffe Headlam

Summary

James Wycliffe Headlam is a human[1]. His place of birth was Durham[2]. He was born on January 1, 1863[3]. He died on January 1, 1929[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and biographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • James Wycliffe Headlam was born in Durham[2].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam was born on January 1, 1863[3].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam was born on December 24, 1863[8].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam died on January 1, 1929[4].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam died on September 6, 1929[9].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam worked as a historian[5].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's professions included biographer[6].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's education included a stint at King's College[10].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's education included a stint at Eton College[11].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam received the Knight Bachelor[13].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam is recorded as male[14].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's Commons category is recorded as James Headlam-Morley[16].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's family name is recorded as Headlam[17].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's given name is recorded as Wycliffe[19].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's work location is recorded as Greater London[20].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Wycliffe Headlam[21].
  • James Wycliffe Headlam's sibling is recorded as Arthur Headlam[22].

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Origins and Family

James Wycliffe Headlam's place of birth was Durham[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1863[3] and December 24, 1863[8].

Education

Educated at King's College[10], a college of the University of Cambridge[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1441[25], headquartered in Cambridge[26] and Eton College[11], a public school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1440[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5] and biographer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31] and Knight Bachelor[13], a title of honor[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1300[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1929[4] and September 6, 1929[9].

Why It Matters

James Wycliffe Headlam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was James Wycliffe Headlam born?

James Wycliffe Headlam was born in Durham[2].

What did James Wycliffe Headlam do for work?

James Wycliffe Headlam worked as historian[5] and biographer[6].

Where did James Wycliffe Headlam go to school?

James Wycliffe Headlam was educated at King's College[10] and Eton College[11].

What awards did James Wycliffe Headlam receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12] and Knight Bachelor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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