G. M. Trevelyan

British historian (1876–1962)
Person human Q1373357
G. M. Trevelyan
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G. M. Trevelyan

Summary

G. M. Trevelyan is a human[1]. He was born in Welcombe Hotel[2]. He was born on February 16, 1876[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on July 21, 1962[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (400 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • G. M. Trevelyan's place of birth was Welcombe Hotel[2].
  • G. M. Trevelyan passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • G. M. Trevelyan was born on February 16, 1876[3].
  • G. M. Trevelyan died on July 21, 1962[5].
  • G. M. Trevelyan's father was Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet[9].
  • G. M. Trevelyan's mother was Caroline Philips[10].
  • Among G. M. Trevelyan's spouses was Janet Trevelyan[11].
  • A child of G. M. Trevelyan was Mary Caroline Trevelyan[12].
  • A child of G. M. Trevelyan was Theodore Macaulay Trevelyan[13].
  • A child of G. M. Trevelyan was Charles Humphry Trevelyan[14].
  • G. M. Trevelyan held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • G. M. Trevelyan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • G. M. Trevelyan's professions included historian[6].
  • G. M. Trevelyan worked as a writer[7].
  • G. M. Trevelyan held the position of Q140480030[17].
  • G. M. Trevelyan held the position of Regius Professor of History[18].
  • G. M. Trevelyan held the position of Q140668817[19].
  • G. M. Trevelyan was employed by University of Cambridge[20].
  • G. M. Trevelyan was educated at Harrow School[21].
  • G. M. Trevelyan was educated at Trinity College[22].
  • G. M. Trevelyan's education included a stint at Wixenford School[23].
  • G. M. Trevelyan received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
  • G. M. Trevelyan received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25].
  • G. M. Trevelyan received the Fellow of the British Academy[26].
  • G. M. Trevelyan received the Serena Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

G. M. Trevelyan was born in Welcombe Hotel[2]. He was born on February 16, 1876[3]. His father was Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet[9]. His mother was Caroline Philips[10].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[21], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30]; Trinity College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; and Wixenford School[23], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1869[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and writer[7]. G. M. Trevelyan was employed by University of Cambridge[20]. Positions held include Q140480030[17]; Regius Professor of History[18], a Regius Professor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1724[40]; and Q140668817[19]. He supervised John H. Plumb as a doctoral student[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[42], in United Kingdom[43]; James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], a literary award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1919[46]; Fellow of the British Academy[26], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; Serena Medal[27], an award[49], founded in 1920[50]; Fellow of the Royal Society[51], a fellowship award[52], in United Kingdom[53]; and Order of Merit[54], an order[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1902[57].

Personal Life

G. M. Trevelyan was married to Janet Trevelyan[11]. Children include Mary Caroline Trevelyan[12], 1905–1994[58]; Theodore Macaulay Trevelyan[13], 1906–1911[59]; and Charles Humphry Trevelyan[14], 1909–1964[60].

Death and Burial

G. M. Trevelyan died on July 21, 1962[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

G. M. Trevelyan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (400 views/month, #7,207 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

His notable doctoral advisees include John H. Plumb[63], a historian[64], 1911–2001[65], of United Kingdom[66], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[67].

FAQs

Where was G. M. Trevelyan born?

G. M. Trevelyan's place of birth was Welcombe Hotel[2].

Where did G. M. Trevelyan die?

G. M. Trevelyan passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were G. M. Trevelyan's parents?

G. M. Trevelyan's father was Sir George Trevelyan, 2nd Baronet[9]. G. M. Trevelyan's mother was Caroline Philips[10].

Who was G. M. Trevelyan married to?

G. M. Trevelyan's spouses include Janet Trevelyan[11].

What did G. M. Trevelyan do for work?

G. M. Trevelyan worked as historian[6] and writer[7].

Where did G. M. Trevelyan go to school?

G. M. Trevelyan was educated at Harrow School[21], Trinity College[22], and Wixenford School[23].

What awards did G. M. Trevelyan receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], James Tait Black Memorial Prize[25], Fellow of the British Academy[26], and Serena Medal[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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