James George Frazer
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James George Frazer was born on January 1, 1854, in Glasgow, and died on May 7, 1941, in Cambridge[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][12]. He held citizenship in the United Kingdom[14] and was the son of Daniel Frazer[15]. His education included the University of Glasgow, Trinity College, the University of Cambridge, and Lomond School. He was ultimately buried at the Ascension Parish Burial Ground[3].
He worked as an anthropologist, writer, historian, mythographer, classical scholar, and theologian[12][16]. His professional fields encompassed anthropology, ethnology, culturology, and folklore[17]. He was employed by the University of Cambridge and the University of Liverpool.
Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Order of Merit, the Huxley Memorial Medal, and a doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[18][19][20][21]. Additionally, he was named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the British Academy, and an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[18][19][20][21].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ascension Parish Burial Ground[11]
- Father: Daniel Frazer[12]
- Spouse: Lilly Frazer[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Ethnic group: Scottish people[15]
- Occupation: theologian[16], folklorist[17], ethnologist[18], ethnographer[19], linguist[20]
- Field of work: anthropology[21], ethnology[22], culturology[23], folklore[24], history of religions[25], social anthropology[26], ethnography[27], religion[28], rite[29], myth[30], magic[31]
- Employer: University of Cambridge[32], University of Liverpool[33]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[34], Trinity College[35], University of Cambridge[36], Lomond School[37]
- Doctoral advisor: William Robertson Smith[38]
- Notable work: The Golden Bough[39]
- Award received: Order of Merit[40], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[41], Fellow of the British Academy[42], Huxley Memorial Medal[43], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[44], doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[45], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[46]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[47], Royal Society[48], British Academy[49], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[50], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[51], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[52], Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[53], Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen[54]
- Sex or gender: male[55]
- Commons category: James George Frazer[56]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[57]
- Family name: Frazer[58]
- Given name: James[59], George[60]
- Topic's main category: Category:James George Frazer[61]
- Work location: Scotland[62]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for James George Frazer include 10323 Frazer[63], an asteroid[64].
Why It Matters
James George Frazer has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by T. S. Eliot[67], a playwright[68], 1888–1965[69], of United States[70], awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature[71].
Works attributed to him include The Golden Bough[72], a literary work[73]. Entities named for him include 10323 Frazer[63], an asteroid[64].
FAQs
Where was James George Frazer born?
James George Frazer was born in Glasgow[2].
Where did James George Frazer die?
James George Frazer died in Cambridge[4].
Who were James George Frazer's parents?
James George Frazer's father was Daniel Frazer[12].
Who was James George Frazer married to?
James George Frazer's spouses include Lilly Frazer[13].
What did James George Frazer do for work?
James George Frazer worked as an anthropologist[5], writer[6], historian[7], mythographer[8], and classical scholar[9].
Where did James George Frazer go to school?
James George Frazer was educated at University of Glasgow[34], Trinity College[35], University of Cambridge[36], and Lomond School[37].
What awards did James George Frazer receive?
Honors received include Order of Merit[40], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[41], Fellow of the British Academy[42], and Huxley Memorial Medal[43].
Who did James George Frazer influence?
James George Frazer has been cited as an influence by T. S. Eliot[67].