Donald Nicol

British Byzantinist (1923–2003)
Person human Q81326
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Donald Nicol

Summary

Donald Nicol is a human[1]. Born in Portsmouth[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1923[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on September 25, 2003[5]. He worked as a Byzantinist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Donald Nicol's place of birth was Portsmouth[2].
  • Donald Nicol died in Cambridge[4].
  • Donald Nicol was born on February 4, 1923[3].
  • Donald Nicol died on September 25, 2003[5].
  • Donald Nicol held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Donald Nicol worked as a Byzantinist[6].
  • Donald Nicol's professions included historian[7].
  • Donald Nicol's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Donald Nicol's field of work was Byzantine Empire[11].
  • Among Donald Nicol's employers was King's College London[12].
  • Among Donald Nicol's employers was University of Edinburgh[13].
  • Donald Nicol's education included a stint at Pembroke College[14].
  • Donald Nicol was educated at King Edward VII School[15].
  • Donald Nicol was educated at St Paul's School[16].
  • Donald Nicol received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].
  • Donald Nicol was a member of Royal Irish Academy[18].
  • Donald Nicol was a member of British Academy[19].
  • Donald Nicol is recorded as male[20].
  • Donald Nicol's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Donald Nicol's family name is recorded as Nicol[22].
  • Donald Nicol's given name is recorded as Donald[23].
  • Donald Nicol's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Donald Nicol's has works in the collection is recorded as RI OPAC[25].
  • Donald Nicol's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Donald Nicol's place of birth was Portsmouth[2]. He was born on February 4, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Pembroke College[14], a college of the University of Cambridge[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1347[29]; King Edward VII School[15], a secondary school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1905[32]; and St Paul's School[16], an independent school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1509[35], headquartered in London[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Byzantinist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Donald Nicol's field of work was Byzantine Empire[11]. Employers include King's College London[12], a public research university[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1829[39], headquartered in London[40] and University of Edinburgh[13], a public university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1583[43], headquartered in Edinburgh[44].

Recognition

Donald Nicol received the Fellow of the British Academy[17].

Death and Burial

Donald Nicol died on September 25, 2003[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Donald Nicol ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Donald Nicol born?

Donald Nicol was born in Portsmouth[2].

Where did Donald Nicol die?

Donald Nicol passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did Donald Nicol do for work?

Donald Nicol worked as Byzantinist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Donald Nicol go to school?

Donald Nicol was educated at Pembroke College[14], King Edward VII School[15], and St Paul's School[16].

What awards did Donald Nicol receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → RI OPAC
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  2. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Donald
    Place of birth → Portsmouth
    Employer → King's College London, University of Edinburgh
    Occupation → Byzantinist, historian, university teacher
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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