Milman Parry

American hellenist (1902–1935)
Person human Q463948
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Milman Parry

Summary

Milman Parry is a human[1]. He was born in Oakland[2]. He was born on June 20, 1902[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on December 3, 1935[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and hellenist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (638 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Milman Parry's place of birth was Oakland[2].
  • Milman Parry died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Milman Parry was born on June 20, 1902[3].
  • Milman Parry died on December 3, 1935[5].
  • A child of Milman Parry was Adam Parry[9].
  • Milman Parry held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Milman Parry worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Milman Parry worked as a hellenist[7].
  • Among Milman Parry's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • Milman Parry's education included a stint at University of Paris[12].
  • Milman Parry's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[13].
  • Milman Parry was educated at Oakland Technical High School[14].
  • A notable student of Milman Parry was Albert Lord[15].
  • Milman Parry was a member of Society for Classical Studies[16].
  • Milman Parry was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Milman Parry is recorded as male[18].
  • Milman Parry's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[20].
  • Milman Parry's family name is recorded as Parry[21].
  • Milman Parry's given name is recorded as Milman[22].
  • Milman Parry's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].
  • Milman Parry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Milman Parry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Milman Parry's P5821 is recorded as 83664[26].
  • Milman Parry's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Milman Parry was born in Oakland[2]. He was born on June 20, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[12], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; University of California, Berkeley[13], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Berkeley[35]; and Oakland Technical High School[14], a high school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1914[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and hellenist[7]. Milman Parry was employed by Harvard University[11]. A notable student of him was Albert Lord[15].

Personal Life

A child of Milman Parry was Adam Parry[9].

Death and Burial

Milman Parry died on December 3, 1935[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[20].

Why It Matters

Milman Parry ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (638 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Milman Parry born?

Milman Parry was born in Oakland[2].

Where did Milman Parry die?

Milman Parry passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Milman Parry do for work?

Milman Parry worked as classical philologist[6] and hellenist[7].

Where did Milman Parry go to school?

Milman Parry was educated at University of Paris[12], University of California, Berkeley[13], and Oakland Technical High School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation classical philologist, hellenist
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