Vivian Hunter Galbraith

British historian (1889-1976)
Person human Q3561557
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Vivian Hunter Galbraith

Summary

Vivian Hunter Galbraith is a human[1]. Born in Sheffield[2], he… he was born on December 15, 1889[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on November 25, 1976[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and archivist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith's place of birth was Sheffield[2].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith died in Oxford[4].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith was born on December 15, 1889[3].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith died on November 25, 1976[5].
  • A child of Vivian Hunter Galbraith was Mary Moore[10].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith worked as a historian[6].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith worked as an archivist[8].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith's field of work was history of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith held the position of Regius Professor of History[14].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith held the position of director[15].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith was employed by Victoria University of Manchester[16].
  • Among Vivian Hunter Galbraith's employers was Public Record Office[17].
  • Among Vivian Hunter Galbraith's employers was University of Edinburgh[18].
  • Among Vivian Hunter Galbraith's employers was Institute of Historical Research[19].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith was employed by University of Oxford[20].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith's education included a stint at Victoria University of Manchester[21].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith was educated at Balliol College[22].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith was educated at Highgate School[23].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith received the Fellow of the British Academy[24].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith received the Stanhope essay prize[25].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26].
  • Vivian Hunter Galbraith was a member of British Academy[27].

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Origins and Family

Vivian Hunter Galbraith's place of birth was Sheffield[2]. He was born on December 15, 1889[3].

Education

Educated at Victoria University of Manchester[21], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Manchester[31]; Balliol College[22], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1263[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; and Highgate School[23], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1565[38]. Studied under F. M. Powicke[39], a medieval historian[40], 1879–1963[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[43], specialised in history of the United Kingdom[44]; Thomas Tout[45], a medievalist[46], 1855–1929[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[49], specialised in medieval history[50]; and James Tait[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and archivist[8]. Vivian Hunter Galbraith's field of work was history of the United Kingdom[13]. Employers include Victoria University of Manchester[16], a university[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1851[54], headquartered in Manchester[55]; Public Record Office[17], a building[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1838[58]; University of Edinburgh[18], a public university[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1583[61], headquartered in Edinburgh[62]; Institute of Historical Research[19], an educational organization[63], in United Kingdom[64], founded in 1921[65], headquartered in Senate House[66]; and University of Oxford[20], a collegiate university[67], in United Kingdom[68], founded in 1096[69], headquartered in Oxford[70]. Positions held include Regius Professor of History[14], a Regius Professor[71], in United Kingdom[72], founded in 1724[73] and director[15], a profession[74]. He supervised James Campbell as a doctoral student[75].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[24], a fellowship award[76], in United Kingdom[77]; Stanhope essay prize[25], an essay award[78], in United Kingdom[79], founded in 1855[80]; and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26], a courage award[81], in France[82], founded in 1915[83].

Personal Life

A child of Vivian Hunter Galbraith was Mary Moore[10].

Death and Burial

Vivian Hunter Galbraith died on November 25, 1976[5]. He died in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Vivian Hunter Galbraith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[84]

FAQs

Where was Vivian Hunter Galbraith born?

Born in Sheffield[2], Vivian Hunter Galbraith…

Where did Vivian Hunter Galbraith die?

Vivian Hunter Galbraith passed away in Oxford[4].

What did Vivian Hunter Galbraith do for work?

Vivian Hunter Galbraith worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and archivist[8].

Where did Vivian Hunter Galbraith go to school?

Vivian Hunter Galbraith was educated at Victoria University of Manchester[21], Balliol College[22], and Highgate School[23].

What awards did Vivian Hunter Galbraith receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[24], Stanhope essay prize[25], and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[26].

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Vivian, Hunter
    Field of work history of the United Kingdom
    Doctoral student James Campbell
    Family name Galbraith
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