Richard Britnell

British historian (1944–2013)
Person human Q15428895
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Richard Britnell

Summary

Richard Britnell is a human[1]. He was born in Wrexham[2]. He was born on +1944-04-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Durham[4]. He died on +2013-12-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a medieval historian[6], historian[7], docent[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrexham[2], Richard Britnell…
  • Richard Britnell passed away in Durham[4].
  • Richard Britnell was born on +1944-04-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Britnell died on +2013-12-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard Britnell was married to Jennifer Britnell[11].
  • Richard Britnell held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Richard Britnell's professions included medieval historian[6].
  • Richard Britnell's professions included historian[7].
  • Richard Britnell's professions included docent[8].
  • Richard Britnell worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Richard Britnell's field of work was medieval history[13].
  • Richard Britnell's field of work was economic history[14].
  • Richard Britnell held the position of editor[15].
  • Richard Britnell was employed by Durham University[16].
  • Richard Britnell's education included a stint at Clare College[17].
  • Richard Britnell was educated at Bedford Modern School[18].
  • Richard Britnell's education included a stint at Sir William Borlase's Grammar School[19].
  • Richard Britnell was a member of British Academy[20].
  • Richard Britnell was a member of Surtees Society[21].
  • Richard Britnell was a member of Economic History Society[22].
  • Richard Britnell was a member of Royal Historical Society[23].
  • Richard Britnell is recorded as male[24].
  • Richard Britnell's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Richard Britnell's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109252907[26].
  • Richard Britnell's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 92921344[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Britnell was born in Wrexham[2]. He was born on +1944-04-21T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Clare College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1326[30]; Bedford Modern School[18], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1764[33]; and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School[19], a grammar school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1624[36]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[37], Bachelor of Arts[38], and Master of Arts[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medieval historian[6], historian[7], docent[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include medieval history[13], a field of study[40] and economic history[14], an academic discipline[41]. Among Richard Britnell's employers was Durham University[16]. He held the position of editor[15].

Personal Life

Among Richard Britnell's spouses was Jennifer Britnell[11].

Death and Burial

Richard Britnell died on +2013-12-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Durham[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Britnell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Richard Britnell born?

Richard Britnell's place of birth was Wrexham[2].

Where did Richard Britnell die?

Richard Britnell passed away in Durham[4].

Who was Richard Britnell married to?

Richard Britnell's spouses include Jennifer Britnell[11].

What did Richard Britnell do for work?

Richard Britnell worked as medieval historian[6], historian[7], docent[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Richard Britnell go to school?

Richard Britnell was educated at Clare College[17], Bedford Modern School[18], and Sir William Borlase's Grammar School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [16] . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . The Guardian. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [22] . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [37] . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [38] . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [39] . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . dur.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [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.

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