Neil MacGregor
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Neil MacGregor was born June 16, 1946, in Glasgow.[1][2] He has citizenship of the United Kingdom. He is an art historian, non-fiction writer, and podcaster.[3][4]
He was educated at the University of Edinburgh, École Normale Supérieure, Courtauld Institute of Art, and New College. His employers include the National Gallery and the University of Reading. He held a position as a museum director from 2002 to 2015.[5][4]
His awards include the Order of Merit, Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, Goethe Medal, Friedrich Gundolf Prize, German National Prize, and a doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University, plus 2 more.[6][7][8][9][10][11] He is a member of the Faculty of Advocates and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[7]
- Employer: National Gallery[8], University of Reading[9]
- Educated at: University of Edinburgh[10], École Normale Supérieure[11], Courtauld Institute of Art[12], New College[13], The Glasgow Academy[14]
- Award received: Order of Merit[15], Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia[16], Goethe Medal[17], Friedrich Gundolf Prize[18], German National Prize[19], doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University[20], Montyon Prize[21], honorary doctorate[22], Internationaler Folkwang-Preis[23]
- Member of: Faculty of Advocates[24], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Neil MacGregor[27]
- Academic degree: professor[28], Doctor of Letters[29]
- Family name: MacGregor[30]
- Given name: Neil[31]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
Why It Matters
Neil MacGregor has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Neil MacGregor born?
Neil MacGregor was born in Glasgow[2].
What did Neil MacGregor do for work?
Neil MacGregor worked as an art historian[3], non-fiction writer[4], and podcaster[5].
Where did Neil MacGregor go to school?
Neil MacGregor was educated at University of Edinburgh[10], École Normale Supérieure[11], Courtauld Institute of Art[12], and New College[13].
What awards did Neil MacGregor receive?
Honors received include Order of Merit[15], Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia[16], Goethe Medal[17], and Friedrich Gundolf Prize[18].