John J. Wilkes

British archaeologist and academic (born 1936)
Person human Q24229127
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John J. Wilkes

Summary

John J. Wilkes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reigate[2]. He was born on July 12, 1936[3]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[4] and lecturer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • John J. Wilkes was born in Reigate[2].
  • John J. Wilkes was born on July 12, 1936[3].
  • John J. Wilkes held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • John J. Wilkes worked as a classical archaeologist[4].
  • John J. Wilkes worked as a lecturer[5].
  • John J. Wilkes's field of work was Roman archaeology[8].
  • John J. Wilkes was employed by University of Manchester[9].
  • Among John J. Wilkes's employers was UCL Institute of Archaeology[10].
  • Among John J. Wilkes's employers was University of Birmingham[11].
  • John J. Wilkes's education included a stint at University College London[12].
  • John J. Wilkes's education included a stint at Durham University[13].
  • John J. Wilkes was educated at King Henry VIII School, Coventry[14].
  • John J. Wilkes's education included a stint at Harrow High School[15].
  • John J. Wilkes received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].
  • John J. Wilkes received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].
  • John J. Wilkes was a member of British Academy[18].
  • John J. Wilkes was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[19].
  • John J. Wilkes was a member of London and Middlesex Archaeological Society[20].
  • John J. Wilkes is recorded as male[21].
  • John J. Wilkes's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John J. Wilkes's family name is recorded as Wilkes[23].
  • John J. Wilkes's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John J. Wilkes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Reigate[2], John J. Wilkes… he was born on July 12, 1936[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[12], a university college[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1826[28], headquartered in UCL Main Building[29]; Durham University[13], a collegiate university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1832[32], headquartered in Durham[33]; King Henry VIII School, Coventry[14], a school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1980[36]; and Harrow High School[15], a secondary school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1910[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[4] and lecturer[5]. John J. Wilkes's field of work was Roman archaeology[8]. Employers include University of Manchester[9], a university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1824[42], headquartered in Manchester[43]; UCL Institute of Archaeology[10], a higher education institution[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1937[46]; and University of Birmingham[11], a public research university[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1900[49], headquartered in Birmingham[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16] and Fellow of the British Academy[17], a fellowship award[51], in United Kingdom[52].

Why It Matters

John J. Wilkes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was John J. Wilkes born?

John J. Wilkes's place of birth was Reigate[2].

What did John J. Wilkes do for work?

John J. Wilkes worked as classical archaeologist[4] and lecturer[5].

Where did John J. Wilkes go to school?

John J. Wilkes was educated at University College London[12], Durham University[13], King Henry VIII School, Coventry[14], and Harrow High School[15].

What awards did John J. Wilkes receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16] and Fellow of the British Academy[17].

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  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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