Anna Keay

British architectural historian, author, and television personality
Person human Q18720081
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Summary

Anna Keay was born on January 1, 1974[1], in Scottish Highlands[2]. She has worked as a historian[3], curator[4], and writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (628 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: August 1974[7]
  • Father: John Keay[8]
  • Mother: Julia Margaret Atkins[9]
  • Spouse: Simon Thurley[10]
  • Child: Arthur Thurley[11], Maude Thurley[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Employer: Landmark Trust[14]
  • Educated at: University of Oxford[15], University of London[16], Oban High School[17], Magdalen College[18], Queen Mary University of London[19]
  • Doctoral advisor: John Miller[20]
  • Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[21]
  • Sex or gender: female[22]
  • Family name: Keay[23]
  • Given name: Anna[24]
  • Official website: http://www.annakeay.co.uk[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Interested in: English Civil War[27]

Why It Matters

Anna Keay is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Anna Keay born?

Anna Keay's place of birth was Scottish Highlands[2].

Who were Anna Keay's parents?

Anna Keay's father was John Keay[8]. Anna Keay's mother was Julia Margaret Atkins[9].

Who was Anna Keay married to?

Anna Keay's spouses include Simon Thurley[10].

What did Anna Keay do for work?

Anna Keay worked as a historian[3], curator[4], and writer[5].

Where did Anna Keay go to school?

Anna Keay was educated at University of Oxford[15], University of London[16], Oban High School[17], and Magdalen College[18].

What awards did Anna Keay receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[21].

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  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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