Peter Ucko

British archaeologist (1938–2007)
Person human Q2078738
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Peter Ucko

Summary

Peter Ucko is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 27, 1938[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on June 14, 2007[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and prehistorian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peter Ucko was born in London[2].
  • Peter Ucko passed away in London[4].
  • Peter Ucko was born on July 27, 1938[3].
  • Peter Ucko died on June 14, 2007[5].
  • Burial took place at Highgate Cemetery[10].
  • Peter Ucko held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Peter Ucko worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Peter Ucko worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Peter Ucko worked as a prehistorian[8].
  • Peter Ucko held the position of director[12].
  • Peter Ucko was employed by Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies[13].
  • Among Peter Ucko's employers was University of Southampton[14].
  • Among Peter Ucko's employers was University College London[15].
  • Peter Ucko was educated at University College London[16].
  • Peter Ucko was educated at Bryanston School[17].
  • Peter Ucko was educated at University of North London[18].
  • Peter Ucko received the Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Peter Ucko received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20].
  • Peter Ucko received the Huxley Memorial Medal[21].
  • Peter Ucko was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[22].
  • Peter Ucko is recorded as male[23].
  • Peter Ucko's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Peter Ucko supervised Siân Jones as a doctoral student[25].
  • Peter Ucko's unmarried partner is recorded as Jane Hubert[26].
  • The cause of death was diabetes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Peter Ucko… he was born on July 27, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at University College London[16], a university college[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1826[30], headquartered in UCL Main Building[31]; Bryanston School[17], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1928[34]; and University of North London[18], a university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1896[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and prehistorian[8]. Employers include Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies[13], a research institute[38], in Australia[39], founded in 1964[40]; University of Southampton[14], a public university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1862[43], headquartered in Southampton[44]; and University College London[15], a university college[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1826[47], headquartered in UCL Main Building[48]. Peter Ucko held the position of director[12]. He supervised Siân Jones as a doctoral student[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland[19]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20]; and Huxley Memorial Medal[21], a science award[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1900[51].

Death and Burial

Peter Ucko died on June 14, 2007[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[27]. He is buried at Highgate Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Peter Ucko ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Peter Ucko born?

Born in London[2], Peter Ucko…

Where did Peter Ucko die?

Peter Ucko died in London[4].

What did Peter Ucko do for work?

Peter Ucko worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and prehistorian[8].

Where did Peter Ucko go to school?

Peter Ucko was educated at University College London[16], Bryanston School[17], and University of North London[18].

What awards did Peter Ucko receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland[19], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20], and Huxley Memorial Medal[21].

References

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  1. [2] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . link.springer.com. link.springer.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . therai.org.uk. therai.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . stir.ac.uk. Retrieved . stir.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . theguardian.com. theguardian.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  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
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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