Lewis Richard Farnell

Classical scholar and academic administrator (1856–1934)
Person human Q5725627
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Lewis Richard Farnell

Summary

Lewis Richard Farnell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Salisbury[2]. He was born on January 19, 1856[3]. He died on March 28, 1934[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], classical scholar[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Lewis Richard Farnell's place of birth was Salisbury[2].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell was born on January 19, 1856[3].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell died on March 28, 1934[4].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell worked as an archaeologist[5].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's professions included classical scholar[6].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's field of work was archaeology[9].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[10].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell was employed by University of Oxford[11].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's education included a stint at Exeter College[12].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell received the Fellow of the British Academy[13].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell was a member of British Academy[14].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell is recorded as male[15].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's Commons category is recorded as Lewis Richard Farnell[17].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's family name is recorded as Farnell[18].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's given name is recorded as Lewis[19].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[21].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[22].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Lewis Richard Farnell's writing language is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Salisbury[2], Lewis Richard Farnell… he was born on January 19, 1856[3].

Education

Lewis Richard Farnell's education included a stint at Exeter College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[5], classical scholar[6], and university teacher[7]. Lewis Richard Farnell's field of work was archaeology[9]. He was employed by University of Oxford[11]. He held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford[10].

Recognition

Lewis Richard Farnell received the Fellow of the British Academy[13].

Death and Burial

Lewis Richard Farnell died on March 28, 1934[4].

Why It Matters

Lewis Richard Farnell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Lewis Richard Farnell born?

Born in Salisbury[2], Lewis Richard Farnell…

What did Lewis Richard Farnell do for work?

Lewis Richard Farnell worked as archaeologist[5], classical scholar[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Lewis Richard Farnell go to school?

Lewis Richard Farnell was educated at Exeter College[12].

What awards did Lewis Richard Farnell receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation archaeologist, classical scholar, university teacher
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work
    Writing language English
    Cantic id 981058617267806706
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