Kathleen Kenyon
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Summary
Kathleen Kenyon was born on January 5, 1906[1], in London[2]. She died on August 24, 1978[3], in Wrexham[4]. She worked as an archaeologist[5] and principal[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (851 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Frederic G. Kenyon[8]
- Mother: Amy Hunt[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Field of work: archaeology[11], biblical archaeology[12]
- Position held: Principal of St Hugh's College, Oxford[13]
- Employer: University of London[14], UCL Institute of Archaeology[15], St Hugh's College[16]
- Educated at: Somerville College[17], St Paul's Girls' School[18]
- Student: Crystal Bennett[19]
- Award received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Fellow of the British Academy[21], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Doctoral student: Claire Epstein[24]
- Commons category: Kathleen Kenyon[25]
- Family name: Kenyon[26]
- Given name: Kathleen[27], Mary[28]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[29], The Great Archaeologists[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Affiliation: Chester Archaeological Society[32]
- Name in native language: Kathleen Mary Kenyon[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Women in Religion[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kathleen Kenyon include Kenyon Institute[35], a research institute[36], in Israel[37], founded in 1919[38].
Why It Matters
Kathleen Kenyon has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for her include Kenyon Institute[35], a research institute[36], in Israel[37], founded in 1919[38].
Her notable doctoral advisees include Claire Epstein[41], an archaeologist[42], 1911–2000[43], of Israel[44], awarded the Israel Prize[45], specialised in archaeology[46].
FAQs
Where was Kathleen Kenyon born?
Kathleen Kenyon was born in London[2].
Where did Kathleen Kenyon die?
Kathleen Kenyon passed away in Wrexham[4].
Who were Kathleen Kenyon's parents?
Kathleen Kenyon's father was Frederic G. Kenyon[8]. Kathleen Kenyon's mother was Amy Hunt[9].
What did Kathleen Kenyon do for work?
Kathleen Kenyon worked as an archaeologist[5] and principal[6].
Where did Kathleen Kenyon go to school?
Kathleen Kenyon was educated at Somerville College[17] and St Paul's Girls' School[18].
What awards did Kathleen Kenyon receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], Fellow of the British Academy[21], and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22].