Simon Hornblower

English historian of ancient Greece (born 1949)
Person human Q7518994
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Simon Hornblower

Summary

Simon Hornblower is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1949[2]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[3]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4]

Key Facts

  • Simon Hornblower was born on January 1, 1949[2].
  • Simon Hornblower held citizenship in United Kingdom[5].
  • Simon Hornblower worked as a historian of classical antiquity[3].
  • Simon Hornblower was employed by University College London[6].
  • Simon Hornblower's education included a stint at Balliol College[7].
  • Simon Hornblower was educated at Eton College[8].
  • Simon Hornblower was educated at Jesus College[9].
  • Simon Hornblower received the Fellow of the British Academy[10].
  • Simon Hornblower was a member of British Academy[11].
  • Simon Hornblower is recorded as male[12].
  • Simon Hornblower's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Simon Hornblower's family name is recorded as Hornblower[14].
  • Simon Hornblower's given name is recorded as Simon[15].
  • Simon Hornblower's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • Simon Hornblower's P5821 is recorded as 36435[17].
  • Simon Hornblower's writing language is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Hornblower was born on January 1, 1949[2].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[7], a college of the University of Oxford[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1263[21], headquartered in Oxford[22]; Eton College[8], a public school[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1440[25]; and Jesus College[9], a college of the University of Cambridge[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1496[28], headquartered in Cambridge[29].

Career and Affiliations

Simon Hornblower's professions included historian of classical antiquity[3]. He was employed by University College London[6].

Recognition

Simon Hornblower received the Fellow of the British Academy[10].

Why It Matters

Simon Hornblower has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4]

FAQs

What did Simon Hornblower do for work?

Simon Hornblower worked as historian of classical antiquity[3].

Where did Simon Hornblower go to school?

Simon Hornblower was educated at Balliol College[7], Eton College[8], and Jesus College[9].

What awards did Simon Hornblower receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [4] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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