M. R. James
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Summary
M. R. James is a human[1]. Born in Dover[2], he… he was born on August 1, 1862[3]. He died in Eton[4]. He died on June 12, 1936[5]. He worked as a writer[6], medieval historian[7], children's writer[8], prose writer[9], and art historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Dover[2].
- M. R. James died in Eton[4].
- M. R. James was born on August 1, 1862[3].
- M. R. James died on June 12, 1936[5].
- M. R. James is buried at Eton Parish Cemetery[12].
- M. R. James's father was Herbert James[13].
- M. R. James's mother was Mary Emily Horton[14].
- M. R. James held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- M. R. James worked as a writer[6].
- M. R. James's professions included medieval historian[7].
- M. R. James's professions included children's writer[8].
- M. R. James worked as a prose writer[9].
- M. R. James's professions included art historian[10].
- M. R. James worked as a theologian[16].
- M. R. James's field of work was medieval history[17].
- M. R. James held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge[18].
- Among M. R. James's employers was King's College[19].
- M. R. James was employed by Eton College[20].
- M. R. James's education included a stint at King's College[21].
- M. R. James's education included a stint at Temple Grove School[22].
- A notable work attributed to M. R. James is Ghost Stories of an Antiquary[23].
- A notable work attributed to M. R. James is More Ghost Stories[24].
- A notable work attributed to M. R. James is A Thin Ghost and Others[25].
- A notable work attributed to M. R. James is A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories[26].
- M. R. James received the honorary doctorate[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Dover[2], M. R. James… he was born on August 1, 1862[3]. His father was Herbert James[13]. His mother was Mary Emily Horton[14].
Education
Educated at King's College[21], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1441[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Temple Grove School[22], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1810[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], medieval historian[7], children's writer[8], prose writer[9], art historian[10], and theologian[16]. M. R. James's field of work was medieval history[17]. Employers include King's College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1441[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38] and Eton College[20], a public school[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1440[41]. He held the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Ghost Stories of an Antiquary[23], a literary work[42]; More Ghost Stories[24], a literary work[43]; A Thin Ghost and Others[25], a literary work[44]; and A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories[26], a literary work[45].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary doctorate[27], a title of honor[46]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[47]; Fellow of the British Academy[48], a fellowship award[49], in United Kingdom[50]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[51].
Death and Burial
M. R. James died on June 12, 1936[5]. He passed away in Eton[4]. Burial took place at Eton Parish Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
M. R. James ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Ruth Rendell[54], a politician[55], 1930–2015[56], of United Kingdom[57], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[58], specialised in literature[59] and Ramsey Campbell[60], a writer[61], b. 1946[62], of United Kingdom[63], awarded the August Derleth Award[64], specialised in prose[65].
Works attributed to him include Night of the Demon[66], a film[67], directed by Jacques Tourneur[68]; 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'[69], a literary work[70]; Ghost Stories of an Antiquary[71], a literary work[72]; and Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book[73], a literary work[74].
FAQs
Where was M. R. James born?
Born in Dover[2].
Where did M. R. James die?
M. R. James passed away in Eton[4].
Who were M. R. James's parents?
M. R. James's father was Herbert James[13]. M. R. James's mother was Mary Emily Horton[14].
What did M. R. James do for work?
M. R. James worked as writer[6], medieval historian[7], children's writer[8], prose writer[9], and art historian[10].
Where did M. R. James go to school?
M. R. James was educated at King's College[21] and Temple Grove School[22].
What awards did M. R. James receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate[27], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[47], Fellow of the British Academy[48], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[51].
Who did M. R. James influence?
M. R. James has been cited as an influence by Ruth Rendell[54] and Ramsey Campbell[60].