T. D. Kendrick

British archaeologist and art historian (1895–1979)
Person human Q7668203
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Summary

T. D. Kendrick was born on April 1, 1895[1], in Handsworth[2]. He died on November 2, 1979[3], in Dorchester[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], historian[8], and museologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Native language: English[12]
  • Occupation: librarian[13]
  • Field of work: history[14]
  • Position held: Director of the British Museum[15]
  • Employer: British Museum[16]
  • Educated at: Oriel College[17], Charterhouse School[18]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20]
  • Member of: Society of Antiquaries of London[21], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Family name: Kendrick[24]
  • Given name: T.[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]

Why It Matters

T. D. Kendrick has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was T. D. Kendrick born?

T. D. Kendrick was born in Handsworth[2].

Where did T. D. Kendrick die?

T. D. Kendrick died in Dorchester[4].

What did T. D. Kendrick do for work?

T. D. Kendrick worked as an anthropologist[5], art historian[6], archaeologist[7], historian[8], and museologist[9].

Where did T. D. Kendrick go to school?

T. D. Kendrick was educated at Oriel College[17] and Charterhouse School[18].

What awards did T. D. Kendrick receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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