Margaret Murray
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Summary
Margaret Murray was born on July 13, 1863[1], in Kolkata[2]. She died on November 13, 1963[3], in Welwyn[4]. She worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], and egyptologist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,277 views/month, #7,081 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Field of work: archaeology[11], Egyptology[12]
- Position held: president[13]
- Employer: University College London[14]
- Educated at: University College London[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Member of: Women's Social and Political Union[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Commons category: Margaret Murray[19]
- Family name: Murray[20]
- Given name: Margaret[21], Alice[22]
- Student of: Flinders Petrie[23]
- Described by source: A historical dictionary of British women[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25]
- Nickname: The Grand Old Woman of Egyptology[26], Grandmother of Wicca[27]
- Name in native language: Margaret Alice Murray[28]
- Interested in: witchcraft[29]
- Subject has role: centenarian[30]
- Writing language: English[31]
Why It Matters
Margaret Murray has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
She has been cited as an influence by Raymond O. Faulkner[34], a linguist[35], 1894–1982[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[38].
Works attributed to her include The Witch-Cult in Western Europe[39], a literary work[40].
FAQs
Where was Margaret Murray born?
Margaret Murray's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
Where did Margaret Murray die?
Margaret Murray passed away in Welwyn[4].
What did Margaret Murray do for work?
Margaret Murray worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], and egyptologist[7].
Where did Margaret Murray go to school?
Margaret Murray was educated at University College London[15].
What awards did Margaret Murray receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
Who did Margaret Murray influence?
Margaret Murray has been cited as an influence by Raymond O. Faulkner[34].