Oleg Grabar

French-born American art historian (1929–2011)
Person human Q2914857
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Oleg Grabar

Summary

Oleg Grabar is a human[1]. He was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on November 3, 1929[3]. He passed away in Princeton[4]. He died on January 8, 2011[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], historian[7], archaeologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Strasbourg[2], Oleg Grabar…
  • Oleg Grabar passed away in Princeton[4].
  • Oleg Grabar was born on November 3, 1929[3].
  • Oleg Grabar died on January 8, 2011[5].
  • Oleg Grabar's father was André Grabar[11].
  • Oleg Grabar held citizenship in France[12].
  • Oleg Grabar held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Oleg Grabar's professions included art historian[6].
  • Oleg Grabar's professions included historian[7].
  • Oleg Grabar worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Oleg Grabar's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Oleg Grabar's field of work was archaeology[14].
  • Among Oleg Grabar's employers was Harvard University[15].
  • Among Oleg Grabar's employers was University of Michigan[16].
  • Oleg Grabar's education included a stint at Harvard University[17].
  • Oleg Grabar's education included a stint at Princeton University[18].
  • Oleg Grabar was educated at University of Paris[19].
  • Oleg Grabar received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
  • Oleg Grabar was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Oleg Grabar was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Oleg Grabar was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[23].
  • Oleg Grabar was a member of American Philosophical Society[24].
  • Oleg Grabar is recorded as male[25].
  • Oleg Grabar's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Oleg Grabar's family name is recorded as Grabar[27].

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Origins and Family

Oleg Grabar's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on November 3, 1929[3]. His father was André Grabar[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Princeton University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1746[34], headquartered in Princeton[35]; and University of Paris[19], a former entity[36], in France[37], founded in 1150[38], headquartered in Paris[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], historian[7], archaeologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Oleg Grabar's field of work was archaeology[14]. Employers include Harvard University[15], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1636[42], headquartered in Cambridge[43] and University of Michigan[16], a public research university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1817[46], headquartered in Ann Arbor[47].

Recognition

Oleg Grabar received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].

Death and Burial

Oleg Grabar died on January 8, 2011[5]. He died in Princeton[4].

Why It Matters

Oleg Grabar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Oleg Grabar born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Oleg Grabar…

Where did Oleg Grabar die?

Oleg Grabar passed away in Princeton[4].

Who were Oleg Grabar's parents?

Oleg Grabar's father was André Grabar[11].

What did Oleg Grabar do for work?

Oleg Grabar worked as art historian[6], historian[7], archaeologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Oleg Grabar go to school?

Oleg Grabar was educated at Harvard University[17], Princeton University[18], and University of Paris[19].

What awards did Oleg Grabar receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: 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
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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