William F. Grimes

British archaeologist (1905–1988)
Person human Q74605
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William F. Grimes

Summary

William F. Grimes is a human[1]. Born in Pembroke[2], he… he was born on +1905-10-31T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1988-12-25T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5] and prehistorian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • William F. Grimes's place of birth was Pembroke[2].
  • William F. Grimes was born on +1905-10-31T00:00:00Z[3].
  • William F. Grimes died on +1988-12-25T00:00:00Z[4].
  • William F. Grimes held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • William F. Grimes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • William F. Grimes's professions included archaeologist[5].
  • William F. Grimes worked as a prehistorian[6].
  • William F. Grimes held the position of director[10].
  • William F. Grimes was employed by UCL Institute of Archaeology[11].
  • William F. Grimes was employed by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales[12].
  • William F. Grimes was employed by London Museum[13].
  • William F. Grimes's education included a stint at Cardiff University[14].
  • William F. Grimes's education included a stint at Bedford Modern School[15].
  • William F. Grimes received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • William F. Grimes was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[17].
  • William F. Grimes was a member of Society for Medieval Archaeology[18].
  • William F. Grimes was a member of Cambrian Archaeological Association[19].
  • William F. Grimes is recorded as male[20].
  • William F. Grimes's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William F. Grimes's family name is recorded as Grimes[22].
  • William F. Grimes's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William F. Grimes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

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Origins and Family

William F. Grimes's place of birth was Pembroke[2]. He was born on +1905-10-31T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Cardiff University[14], a public research university[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1883[27], headquartered in Cardiff[28] and Bedford Modern School[15], an independent school[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1764[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[5] and prehistorian[6]. Employers include UCL Institute of Archaeology[11], a higher education institution[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1937[34]; Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales[12], a Welsh Government sponsored body[35], in United Kingdom[36], headquartered in Cardiff[37]; and London Museum[13], a museum[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1912[40]. William F. Grimes held the position of director[10].

Recognition

William F. Grimes received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

Death and Burial

William F. Grimes died on +1988-12-25T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

William F. Grimes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was William F. Grimes born?

William F. Grimes's place of birth was Pembroke[2].

What did William F. Grimes do for work?

William F. Grimes worked as archaeologist[5] and prehistorian[6].

Where did William F. Grimes go to school?

William F. Grimes was educated at Cardiff University[14] and Bedford Modern School[15].

What awards did William F. Grimes receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Cardiff University, Bedford Modern School
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