Anthony Blunt
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Summary
Anthony Blunt was born on September 26, 1907[1], in Bournemouth[2]. He died on March 26, 1983[3], in London[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], university teacher[6], spy[7], and curator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,977 views/month, #5,360 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Putney Vale Cemetery[10]
- Father: Arthur Stanley Vaughan Blunt[11]
- Mother: Hilda Violet Master[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Position held: Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures[14]
- Employer: MI5[15], Trinity College[16], University of London[17], Courtauld Institute of Art[18]
- Educated at: Trinity College[19], Marlborough College[20]
- Notable work: The Paintings of Nicolas Poussin. A Critical Catalogue[21]
- Award received: Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[23], Fellow of the British Academy[24], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[25]
- Member of: Cambridge Five[26], Travellers Club[27], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Military branch: British Army[30]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[31]
- Family name: Blunt[32]
- Given name: Anthony[33]
- Work location: London[34]
- Political ideology: Marxism[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Partner in business or sport: Alfred Carlebach[37]
- Described by source: The Dictionary of Art[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Anthony Blunt[40]
Why It Matters
Anthony Blunt has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Anthony Blunt born?
Anthony Blunt's place of birth was Bournemouth[2].
Where did Anthony Blunt die?
Anthony Blunt passed away in London[4].
Who were Anthony Blunt's parents?
Anthony Blunt's father was Arthur Stanley Vaughan Blunt[11]. Anthony Blunt's mother was Hilda Violet Master[12].
What did Anthony Blunt do for work?
Anthony Blunt worked as an art historian[5], university teacher[6], spy[7], and curator[8].
Where did Anthony Blunt go to school?
Anthony Blunt was educated at Trinity College[19] and Marlborough College[20].
What awards did Anthony Blunt receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[23], Fellow of the British Academy[24], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[25].