Sir David Piper

British museum curator and author (1918-1990)
Person human Q1176141
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Sir David Piper

Summary

Sir David Piper is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wimbledon[2]. He was born on July 21, 1918[3]. He passed away in Wytham[4]. He died on December 29, 1990[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wimbledon[2], Sir David Piper…
  • Sir David Piper passed away in Wytham[4].
  • Sir David Piper was born on July 21, 1918[3].
  • Sir David Piper died on December 29, 1990[5].
  • Sir David Piper held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Sir David Piper held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Sir David Piper's professions included art historian[6].
  • Sir David Piper's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Sir David Piper worked as a writer[8].
  • Among Sir David Piper's employers was National Portrait Gallery[12].
  • Sir David Piper was employed by Ashmolean Museum[13].
  • Sir David Piper was employed by Fitzwilliam Museum[14].
  • Sir David Piper's education included a stint at Clifton College[15].
  • Sir David Piper was educated at St Catharine's College[16].
  • Sir David Piper received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Sir David Piper received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18].
  • Sir David Piper received the Knight Bachelor[19].
  • Sir David Piper received the honorary doctor of the University of Bristol[20].
  • Sir David Piper was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[21].
  • Sir David Piper was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[22].
  • Sir David Piper is recorded as male[23].
  • Sir David Piper's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Sir David Piper's family name is recorded as Piper[25].
  • Sir David Piper's given name is recorded as David[26].
  • Sir David Piper's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wimbledon[2], Sir David Piper… he was born on July 21, 1918[3].

Education

Educated at Clifton College[15], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1862[30], headquartered in Bristol[31] and St Catharine's College[16], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1473[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Employers include National Portrait Gallery[12], an art museum[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1856[37], headquartered in London[38]; Ashmolean Museum[13], an art museum[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1683[41]; and Fitzwilliam Museum[14], an art museum[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1816[44], headquartered in Cambridge[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18]; Knight Bachelor[19], a title of honor[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1300[50]; and honorary doctor of the University of Bristol[20], an award[51], in United Kingdom[52].

Death and Burial

Sir David Piper died on December 29, 1990[5]. He passed away in Wytham[4].

Why It Matters

Sir David Piper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Sir David Piper born?

Sir David Piper's place of birth was Wimbledon[2].

Where did Sir David Piper die?

Sir David Piper passed away in Wytham[4].

What did Sir David Piper do for work?

Sir David Piper worked as art historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Sir David Piper go to school?

Sir David Piper was educated at Clifton College[15] and St Catharine's College[16].

What awards did Sir David Piper receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[18], Knight Bachelor[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Bristol[20].

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  8. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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