Thomas Ashby

British historian, archaeologist, and former director of the British School at Rome (1874–1931)
Person human Q442669
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Thomas Ashby

Summary

Thomas Ashby is a human[1]. He was born in Staines-upon-Thames[2]. He was born on October 14, 1874[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 15, 1931[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and classical scholar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Ashby's place of birth was Staines-upon-Thames[2].
  • Thomas Ashby died in London[4].
  • Thomas Ashby was born on October 14, 1874[3].
  • Thomas Ashby died on May 15, 1931[5].
  • Thomas Ashby held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Thomas Ashby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Ashby's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Thomas Ashby worked as an art historian[7].
  • Thomas Ashby worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Thomas Ashby worked as a classical scholar[9].
  • Thomas Ashby's education included a stint at Christ Church[13].
  • Thomas Ashby was educated at Winchester College[14].
  • Thomas Ashby's doctoral advisor was Francis J. Haverfield[15].
  • Thomas Ashby received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16].
  • Thomas Ashby received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].
  • Thomas Ashby was a member of German Archaeological Institute[18].
  • Thomas Ashby was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[19].
  • Thomas Ashby was a member of British Academy[20].
  • Thomas Ashby was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[21].
  • Thomas Ashby is recorded as male[22].
  • Thomas Ashby's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Thomas Ashby's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Ashby[24].
  • Thomas Ashby's family name is recorded as Ashby[25].
  • Thomas Ashby's given name is recorded as Thomas[26].
  • Thomas Ashby's work location is recorded as Rome[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Staines-upon-Thames[2], Thomas Ashby… he was born on October 14, 1874[3].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[13], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Winchester College[14], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1382[34], headquartered in Winchester[35]. Thomas Ashby's doctoral advisor was Francis J. Haverfield[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and classical scholar[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16] and Fellow of the British Academy[17], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Death and Burial

Thomas Ashby died on May 15, 1931[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Thomas Ashby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Ashby born?

Born in Staines-upon-Thames[2], Thomas Ashby…

Where did Thomas Ashby die?

Thomas Ashby passed away in London[4].

What did Thomas Ashby do for work?

Thomas Ashby worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], and classical scholar[9].

Where did Thomas Ashby go to school?

Thomas Ashby was educated at Christ Church[13] and Winchester College[14].

What awards did Thomas Ashby receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[16] and Fellow of the British Academy[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist +1
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  2. 26d ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Contributed to creative work Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Member of German Archaeological Institute, Society of Antiquaries of London, British Academy +1
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