John Marshall

British archaeologist (1876–1958)
Person human Q1376456
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John Marshall

Summary

John Marshall is a human[1]. He was born in Chester[2]. He was born on March 19, 1876[3]. He passed away in Guildford[4]. He died on August 17, 1958[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Marshall's place of birth was Chester[2].
  • John Marshall passed away in Guildford[4].
  • John Marshall was born on March 19, 1876[3].
  • John Marshall died on August 17, 1958[5].
  • John Marshall held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Marshall's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • John Marshall's professions included art historian[7].
  • John Marshall's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • John Marshall's field of work was archaeology[11].
  • Among John Marshall's employers was Archaeological Survey of India[12].
  • John Marshall's education included a stint at Dulwich College[13].
  • John Marshall's education included a stint at King's College[14].
  • John Marshall was educated at University of Cambridge[15].
  • John Marshall received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16].
  • John Marshall received the Order of Leopold[17].
  • John Marshall received the Fellow of the British Academy[18].
  • John Marshall received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • John Marshall received the Porson Prize[20].
  • John Marshall was a member of German Archaeological Institute[21].
  • John Marshall was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[22].
  • John Marshall was influenced by James Prinsep[23].
  • John Marshall is recorded as male[24].
  • John Marshall's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John Marshall's Commons category is recorded as John Marshall (archaeologist)[26].
  • John Marshall's family name is recorded as Marshall[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chester[2], John Marshall… he was born on March 19, 1876[3].

Education

Educated at Dulwich College[13], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1619[30]; King's College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1441[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and University of Cambridge[15], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1209[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8]. John Marshall's field of work was archaeology[11]. He was employed by Archaeological Survey of India[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16]; Order of Leopold[17], a state order[39], in Belgium[40], founded in 1832[41]; Fellow of the British Academy[18], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1300[46]; and Porson Prize[20], a translation award[47].

Death and Burial

John Marshall died on August 17, 1958[5]. He died in Guildford[4].

Why It Matters

John Marshall ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

He is credited with the discovery of Mohenjo-daro[50], an archaeological site[51], in Pakistan[52] and Harappa[53], an archaeological site[54], in Pakistan[55].

FAQs

Where was John Marshall born?

John Marshall's place of birth was Chester[2].

Where did John Marshall die?

John Marshall passed away in Guildford[4].

What did John Marshall do for work?

John Marshall worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did John Marshall go to school?

John Marshall was educated at Dulwich College[13], King's College[14], and University of Cambridge[15].

What awards did John Marshall receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[16], Order of Leopold[17], Fellow of the British Academy[18], and Knight Bachelor[19].

What did John Marshall discover?

John Marshall is credited as discoverer of Mohenjo-daro[50] and Harappa[53].

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  23. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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