José Ramón Mélida

Spanish writer and archaeologist (1856–1933)
Person human Q5944962
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José Ramón Mélida

Summary

José Ramón Mélida is a human[1]. Born in Madrid[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1856[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on December 30, 1933[5]. He worked as a writer[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and art historian[10]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Madrid[2], José Ramón Mélida…
  • José Ramón Mélida passed away in Madrid[4].
  • José Ramón Mélida was born on October 26, 1856[3].
  • José Ramón Mélida was born on 1856[12].
  • José Ramón Mélida died on December 30, 1933[5].
  • José Ramón Mélida died on 1933[13].
  • José Ramón Mélida's father was Nicolás Mélida y Lizana[14].
  • José Ramón Mélida's mother was Leonor Alinari Adarve[15].
  • José Ramón Mélida held citizenship in Spain[16].
  • José Ramón Mélida worked as a writer[6].
  • José Ramón Mélida worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • José Ramón Mélida worked as a university teacher[8].
  • José Ramón Mélida worked as a historian[9].
  • José Ramón Mélida worked as an art historian[10].
  • José Ramón Mélida worked as a librarian[17].
  • José Ramón Mélida held the position of director of the National Archaeological Museum of Spain[18].
  • José Ramón Mélida held the position of full professor[19].
  • José Ramón Mélida held the position of Q135599084[20].
  • José Ramón Mélida held the position of member of the Real Academia de la Historia[21].
  • Among José Ramón Mélida's employers was Complutense University of Madrid[22].
  • A notable student of José Ramón Mélida was Antonio García y Bellido[23].
  • José Ramón Mélida received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[24].
  • José Ramón Mélida received the Q110402243[25].
  • José Ramón Mélida received the Knight of the Order of Alfonso XII[26].
  • José Ramón Mélida received the Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Madrid[2], José Ramón Mélida… Recorded date of birth include October 26, 1856[3] and 1856[12]. His father was Nicolás Mélida y Lizana[14]. His mother was Leonor Alinari Adarve[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], art historian[10], and librarian[17]. José Ramón Mélida was employed by Complutense University of Madrid[22]. Positions held include director of the National Archaeological Museum of Spain[18], a position[28]; full professor[19], an academic rank[29]; Q135599084[20]; and member of the Real Academia de la Historia[21]. A notable student of him was Antonio García y Bellido[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[24], a grade of an order[30], in Spain[31]; Q110402243[25]; Knight of the Order of Alfonso XII[26]; Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[32], a grade of an order[33], in France[34].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 30, 1933[5] and 1933[13]. José Ramón Mélida passed away in Madrid[4].

Why It Matters

José Ramón Mélida is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was José Ramón Mélida born?

José Ramón Mélida's place of birth was Madrid[2].

Where did José Ramón Mélida die?

José Ramón Mélida passed away in Madrid[4].

Who were José Ramón Mélida's parents?

José Ramón Mélida's father was Nicolás Mélida y Lizana[14]. José Ramón Mélida's mother was Leonor Alinari Adarve[15].

What did José Ramón Mélida do for work?

José Ramón Mélida worked as writer[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and art historian[10].

What awards did José Ramón Mélida receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[24], Q110402243[25], Knight of the Order of Alfonso XII[26], and Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy[27].

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  11. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . merida.es. Retrieved . merida.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [32] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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