Wilfred Thesiger
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Summary
Wilfred Thesiger was born on June 3, 1910[1], in Addis Ababa[2]. He died on August 24, 2003[3], in London[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], historian[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,434 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Wilfred Thesiger[11]
- Mother: Kathleen Vigors[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: photographer[14], traveler[15], botanical collector[16], author[17]
- Field of work: travel[18], travel book[19]
- Educated at: Magdalen College[20], Eton College[21], St. Aubyns School[22]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Distinguished Service Order[24], Founder’s Medal[25], Burton Memorial Medal[26], Fellow of the British Academy[27], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[28], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[29], Livingstone Medal[30], Heinemann Award[31]
- Member of: British Academy[32], Royal Society of Literature[33], Royal Geographical Society[34], Travellers Club[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Military branch: British Army[37]
- Commons category: Wilfred Thesiger[38]
- Military, police or special rank: major[39]
- Archives at: Pitt Rivers Museum[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[41]
- Family name: Thesiger[42]
- Given name: Wilfred[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
- Different from: Wilfred Thesiger[45]
Why It Matters
Wilfred Thesiger has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Wilfred Thesiger born?
Wilfred Thesiger was born in Addis Ababa[2].
Where did Wilfred Thesiger die?
Wilfred Thesiger passed away in London[4].
Who were Wilfred Thesiger's parents?
Wilfred Thesiger's father was Wilfred Thesiger[11]. Wilfred Thesiger's mother was Kathleen Vigors[12].
What did Wilfred Thesiger do for work?
Wilfred Thesiger worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], writer[7], historian[8], and military personnel[9].
Where did Wilfred Thesiger go to school?
Wilfred Thesiger was educated at Magdalen College[20], Eton College[21], and St. Aubyns School[22].
What awards did Wilfred Thesiger receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], Distinguished Service Order[24], Founder’s Medal[25], and Burton Memorial Medal[26].