Cyril Fox

British archaeologist (1882-1967)
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Summary

Cyril Fox is a human[1]. Born in Chippenham[2], he… he was born on December 16, 1882[3]. He died on January 15, 1967[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], and curator[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Cyril Fox was born in Chippenham[2].
  • Cyril Fox was born on December 16, 1882[3].
  • Cyril Fox died on January 15, 1967[4].
  • Among Cyril Fox's spouses was Aileen Fox[9].
  • Cyril Fox held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Cyril Fox worked as an anthropologist[5].
  • Cyril Fox worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • Cyril Fox's professions included curator[7].
  • Cyril Fox was employed by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales[11].
  • Among Cyril Fox's employers was Cardiff University[12].
  • Cyril Fox was educated at Christ's Hospital[13].
  • Cyril Fox received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14].
  • Cyril Fox received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Cyril Fox received the Fellow of the British Academy[16].
  • Cyril Fox was a member of Society for Medieval Archaeology[17].
  • Cyril Fox was influenced by Louis Cobbett[18].
  • Cyril Fox is recorded as male[19].
  • Cyril Fox's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Cyril Fox's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[21].
  • Cyril Fox's family name is recorded as Fox[22].
  • Cyril Fox's given name is recorded as Cyril[23].
  • Cyril Fox's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Cyril Fox was born in Chippenham[2]. He was born on December 16, 1882[3].

Education

Cyril Fox was educated at Christ's Hospital[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], and curator[7]. Employers include Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales[11], a Welsh Government sponsored body[25], in United Kingdom[26], headquartered in Cardiff[27] and Cardiff University[12], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Cardiff[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14]; Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1300[34]; and Fellow of the British Academy[16], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36].

Personal Life

Cyril Fox was married to Aileen Fox[9].

Death and Burial

Cyril Fox died on January 15, 1967[4].

Why It Matters

Cyril Fox is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Cyril Fox born?

Cyril Fox was born in Chippenham[2].

Who was Cyril Fox married to?

Cyril Fox's spouses include Aileen Fox[9].

What did Cyril Fox do for work?

Cyril Fox worked as anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], and curator[7].

Where did Cyril Fox go to school?

Cyril Fox was educated at Christ's Hospital[13].

What awards did Cyril Fox receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[14], Knight Bachelor[15], and Fellow of the British Academy[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Sir Cyril Fox. wikidata.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Sir Cyril Fox. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Sir Cyril Fox. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Sir Cyril Fox. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. archaeologydataservice.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] ↑ . Sir Cyril Fox. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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