Mortimer Wheeler

British archaeologist (1890-1976)
Person human Q733878
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Mortimer Wheeler

Summary

Mortimer Wheeler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on September 10, 1890[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 22, 1976[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], and art historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Glasgow[2], Mortimer Wheeler…
  • Mortimer Wheeler passed away in London[4].
  • Mortimer Wheeler passed away in Leatherhead[10].
  • Mortimer Wheeler was born on September 10, 1890[3].
  • Mortimer Wheeler died on July 22, 1976[5].
  • Mortimer Wheeler's father was Robert Mortimer Wheeler[11].
  • Among Mortimer Wheeler's spouses was Tessa Wheeler[12].
  • Among Mortimer Wheeler's spouses was Mabel Winifred Mary Wright[13].
  • Among Mortimer Wheeler's spouses was Margaret Collingridge Wheeler[14].
  • A child of Mortimer Wheeler was Michael Mortimer Wheeler[15].
  • Mortimer Wheeler held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Mortimer Wheeler worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • Mortimer Wheeler's professions included prehistorian[7].
  • Mortimer Wheeler's professions included art historian[8].
  • Mortimer Wheeler held the position of director[17].
  • Among Mortimer Wheeler's employers was Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales[18].
  • Among Mortimer Wheeler's employers was UCL Institute of Archaeology[19].
  • Among Mortimer Wheeler's employers was London Museum[20].
  • Mortimer Wheeler's education included a stint at University College London[21].
  • Mortimer Wheeler's education included a stint at Bradford Grammar School[22].
  • A notable student of Mortimer Wheeler was Olwen Brogan[23].
  • Mortimer Wheeler received the Military Cross[24].
  • Mortimer Wheeler received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[25].
  • Mortimer Wheeler received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26].
  • Mortimer Wheeler received the Fellow of the British Academy[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mortimer Wheeler's place of birth was Glasgow[2]. He was born on September 10, 1890[3]. His father was Robert Mortimer Wheeler[11].

Education

Educated at University College London[21], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31] and Bradford Grammar School[22], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1980[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], and art historian[8]. Employers include Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales[18], a Welsh Government sponsored body[35], in United Kingdom[36], headquartered in Cardiff[37]; UCL Institute of Archaeology[19], a higher education institution[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1937[40]; and London Museum[20], a museum[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1912[43]. Mortimer Wheeler held the position of director[17]. A notable student of him was Olwen Brogan[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[24], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1914[46]; Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[25]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26]; Fellow of the British Academy[27], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Knight Bachelor[49], a title of honor[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1300[52]; and Order of the Companions of Honour[53], an order[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1917[56].

Personal Life

Spouses include Tessa Wheeler[12], a medieval archaeologist[57], 1893–1936[58], of United Kingdom[59], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[60]; Mabel Winifred Mary Wright[13], 1908–1970[61]; and Margaret Collingridge Wheeler[14], an archaeologist[62], 1916–1990[63]. A child of Mortimer Wheeler was Michael Mortimer Wheeler[15].

Death and Burial

Mortimer Wheeler died on July 22, 1976[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[64], in Roman Empire[65], founded in 0047[66] and Leatherhead[10], a town[67], in United Kingdom[68].

Why It Matters

Mortimer Wheeler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (398 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

He has been cited as an influence by Stuart Piggott[71], an anthropologist[72], 1910–1996[73], of United Kingdom[74], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[75].

His notable doctoral advisees include Ahmad Hasan Dani[76], an anthropologist[77], 1920–2009[78], of Pakistan[79], awarded the Legion of Honour[80], specialised in archaeology[81].

FAQs

Where was Mortimer Wheeler born?

Born in Glasgow[2], Mortimer Wheeler…

Where did Mortimer Wheeler die?

Mortimer Wheeler passed away in London[4].

Who were Mortimer Wheeler's parents?

Mortimer Wheeler's father was Robert Mortimer Wheeler[11].

Who was Mortimer Wheeler married to?

Mortimer Wheeler's spouses include Tessa Wheeler[12], Mabel Winifred Mary Wright[13], and Margaret Collingridge Wheeler[14].

What did Mortimer Wheeler do for work?

Mortimer Wheeler worked as archaeologist[6], prehistorian[7], and art historian[8].

Where did Mortimer Wheeler go to school?

Mortimer Wheeler was educated at University College London[21] and Bradford Grammar School[22].

What awards did Mortimer Wheeler receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[24], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[25], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26], and Fellow of the British Academy[27].

Who did Mortimer Wheeler influence?

Mortimer Wheeler has been cited as an influence by Stuart Piggott[71].

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