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James Beck

American art historian (1930–2007)
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James Beck

Summary

James Beck is a human[1]. Born in New Rochelle[2], he… he was born on May 14, 1930[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on May 26, 2007[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New Rochelle[2], James Beck…
  • James Beck died in Manhattan[4].
  • James Beck was born on May 14, 1930[3].
  • James Beck died on May 26, 2007[5].
  • James Beck held citizenship in United States[9].
  • James Beck's professions included art historian[6].
  • James Beck's professions included historian[7].
  • James Beck was employed by Columbia University[10].
  • James Beck received the Guggenheim Fellowship[11].
  • James Beck is recorded as male[12].
  • James Beck's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Beck's family name is recorded as Beck[14].
  • James Beck's given name is recorded as James[15].
  • James Beck's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].

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Origins and Family

James Beck's place of birth was New Rochelle[2]. He was born on May 14, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and historian[7]. James Beck was employed by Columbia University[10].

Recognition

James Beck received the Guggenheim Fellowship[11].

Death and Burial

James Beck died on May 26, 2007[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4].

Why It Matters

James Beck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was James Beck born?

James Beck was born in New Rochelle[2].

Where did James Beck die?

James Beck died in Manhattan[4].

What did James Beck do for work?

James Beck worked as art historian[6] and historian[7].

What awards did James Beck receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[11].

Related Entities

United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . news.independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Prabook id → ['45049', '678386']
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