John Pope-Hennessy
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Summary
John Pope-Hennessy was born on December 13, 1913[1], in London[2]. He died on October 31, 1994[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as an art historian[5] and curator[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimitero Evangelico agli Allori[8]
- Father: Richard Pope-Hennessy[9]
- Mother: Una Pope-Hennessy[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Position held: Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum[12], museum director[13]
- Employer: University of Oxford[14], University of Cambridge[15]
- Educated at: Balliol College[16], Downside School[17]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19], Fellow of the British Academy[20], Serena Medal[21]
- Member of: British Academy[22], Society of Antiquaries of London[23], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[24], American Philosophical Society[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: John Pope-Hennessy[27]
- Family name: Pope-Hennessy[28]
- Given name: John[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Different from: John Pope Hennessy[31]
- Sibling: James Pope-Hennessy[32], Henry Hennessy[33]
Why It Matters
John Pope-Hennessy has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was John Pope-Hennessy born?
John Pope-Hennessy was born in London[2].
Where did John Pope-Hennessy die?
John Pope-Hennessy died in Florence[4].
Who were John Pope-Hennessy's parents?
John Pope-Hennessy's father was Richard Pope-Hennessy[9]. John Pope-Hennessy's mother was Una Pope-Hennessy[10].
What did John Pope-Hennessy do for work?
John Pope-Hennessy worked as an art historian[5] and curator[6].
Where did John Pope-Hennessy go to school?
John Pope-Hennessy was educated at Balliol College[16] and Downside School[17].
What awards did John Pope-Hennessy receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[19], Fellow of the British Academy[20], and Serena Medal[21].