Nicolas Coldstream

British archaeologist (1927–2008)
Person human Q1467775
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Summary

Nicolas Coldstream is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lahore[2]. He was born on March 30, 1927[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 21, 2008[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lahore[2].
  • Nicolas Coldstream passed away in London[4].
  • Nicolas Coldstream was born on March 30, 1927[3].
  • Nicolas Coldstream died on March 21, 2008[5].
  • Nicolas Coldstream was married to Nicola Coldstream[11].
  • Nicolas Coldstream held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Nicolas Coldstream worked as an art historian[6].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's professions included anthropologist[8].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Among Nicolas Coldstream's employers was Bedford College[13].
  • Nicolas Coldstream was educated at Eton College[14].
  • Nicolas Coldstream was educated at King's College[15].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's education included a stint at St Cyprian's School[16].
  • Nicolas Coldstream received the Kenyon Medal[17].
  • Nicolas Coldstream received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18].
  • Nicolas Coldstream received the Fellow of the British Academy[19].
  • Nicolas Coldstream was a member of German Archaeological Institute[20].
  • Nicolas Coldstream was a member of British Academy[21].
  • Nicolas Coldstream was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[22].
  • Nicolas Coldstream is recorded as male[23].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's family name is recorded as Q112591957[25].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's given name is recorded as Nicolas[26].
  • Nicolas Coldstream's given name is recorded as John[27].

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Origins and Family

Nicolas Coldstream's place of birth was Lahore[2]. He was born on March 30, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at Eton College[14], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; King's College[15], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1441[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and St Cyprian's School[16], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1899[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Nicolas Coldstream's employers was Bedford College[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Kenyon Medal[17], an award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18]; and Fellow of the British Academy[19], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Nicolas Coldstream was married to Nicola Coldstream[11].

Death and Burial

Nicolas Coldstream died on March 21, 2008[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Nicolas Coldstream ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Nicolas Coldstream born?

Nicolas Coldstream's place of birth was Lahore[2].

Where did Nicolas Coldstream die?

Nicolas Coldstream passed away in London[4].

Who was Nicolas Coldstream married to?

Nicolas Coldstream's spouses include Nicola Coldstream[11].

What did Nicolas Coldstream do for work?

Nicolas Coldstream worked as art historian[6], archaeologist[7], anthropologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Nicolas Coldstream go to school?

Nicolas Coldstream was educated at Eton College[14], King's College[15], and St Cyprian's School[16].

What awards did Nicolas Coldstream receive?

Honors received include Kenyon Medal[17], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18], and Fellow of the British Academy[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
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  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
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['de', 'en', 'fr', 'ur']
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    Uom id → 62171
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