Mary Beard
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Mary Beard
Summary
Mary Beard is a human[1]. Born in Much Wenlock[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1955[3]. She worked as a historian of religion[4], university teacher[5], television presenter[6], classical philologist[7], and historian[8]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,318 views/month, #6,697 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Much Wenlock[2], Mary Beard…
- Mary Beard was born on January 1, 1955[3].
- Mary Beard was married to Robin Cormack[10].
- Mary Beard held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- Mary Beard worked as a historian of religion[4].
- Mary Beard worked as a university teacher[5].
- Mary Beard's professions included television presenter[6].
- Mary Beard's professions included classical philologist[7].
- Mary Beard worked as a historian[8].
- Mary Beard's field of work was classical philology[12].
- Among Mary Beard's employers was King's College London[13].
- Among Mary Beard's employers was Newnham College[14].
- Mary Beard's education included a stint at Newnham College[15].
- Mary Beard was educated at Shrewsbury High School[16].
- A notable work attributed to Mary Beard is Us and Them[17].
- Mary Beard received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18].
- Mary Beard received the Bodley Medal[19].
- Mary Beard received the Princess of Asturias Awards[20].
- Mary Beard received the Wolfson History Prize[21].
- Mary Beard received the Fellow of the British Academy[22].
- Mary Beard received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].
- Mary Beard was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
- Mary Beard was a member of British Academy[25].
- Mary Beard was a member of Academia Europaea[26].
- Mary Beard was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Much Wenlock[2], Mary Beard… she was born on January 1, 1955[3].
Education
Educated at Newnham College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1871[30] and Shrewsbury High School[16], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1885[33]. Mary Beard studied under Joyce Reynolds[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include historian of religion[4], university teacher[5], television presenter[6], classical philologist[7], and historian[8]. Mary Beard's field of work was classical philology[12]. Employers include King's College London[13], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1829[37], headquartered in London[38] and Newnham College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1871[41].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Mary Beard is Us and Them[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; Bodley Medal[19], a medallion[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 2002[46]; Princess of Asturias Awards[20], a group of awards[47], in Spain[48], founded in 1980[49]; Wolfson History Prize[21], a science award[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1972[52]; Fellow of the British Academy[22], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[23].
Personal Life
Mary Beard was married to Robin Cormack[10].
Why It Matters
Mary Beard ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,318 views/month, #6,697 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Mary Beard born?
Mary Beard was born in Much Wenlock[2].
Who was Mary Beard married to?
Mary Beard's spouses include Robin Cormack[10].
What did Mary Beard do for work?
Mary Beard worked as historian of religion[4], university teacher[5], television presenter[6], classical philologist[7], and historian[8].
Where did Mary Beard go to school?
Mary Beard was educated at Newnham College[15] and Shrewsbury High School[16].
What awards did Mary Beard receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[18], Bodley Medal[19], Princess of Asturias Awards[20], and Wolfson History Prize[21].