Leonard Woolley
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Summary
Leonard Woolley was born on April 17, 1880[1], in Upper Clapton[2]. He died on February 20, 1960[3], in London[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], and assyriologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,626 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: George Herbert Woolley[9]
- Mother: Sarah Cathcart[10]
- Spouse: Katharine Woolley[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12], United Kingdom[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Field of work: archaeology[15]
- Educated at: New College[16], St John's School, Leatherhead[17]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[18], Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Leonard Woolley[21]
- Academic degree: bachelor's degree[22], Master of Arts[23]
- Family name: Woolley[24]
- Given name: Charles[25], Leonard[26]
- Described by source: The Great Archaeologists[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Charles Leonard Woolley[29]
- Name in native language: Leonard Woolley[30]
- Different from: Charles Woolley[31], Leonard Woolley[32]
Why It Matters
Leonard Woolley has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
He is credited with the discovery of complaint tablet to Ea-nāṣir[35], a clay tablet[36], founded in -1750[37], written by Nanni[38]; Standard of Ur[39], an archaeological artefact[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 0000[42]; Statue of Idrimi[43], a sculpture[44], founded in -1500[45]; and Copper Bull[46], a sculpture[47], founded in -2600[48].
FAQs
Where was Leonard Woolley born?
Leonard Woolley was born in Upper Clapton[2].
Where did Leonard Woolley die?
Leonard Woolley passed away in London[4].
Who were Leonard Woolley's parents?
Leonard Woolley's father was George Herbert Woolley[9]. Leonard Woolley's mother was Sarah Cathcart[10].
Who was Leonard Woolley married to?
Leonard Woolley's spouses include Katharine Woolley[11].
What did Leonard Woolley do for work?
Leonard Woolley worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], and assyriologist[7].
Where did Leonard Woolley go to school?
Leonard Woolley was educated at New College[16] and St John's School, Leatherhead[17].
What awards did Leonard Woolley receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18] and Croix de guerre 1914–1918[19].
What did Leonard Woolley discover?
Leonard Woolley is credited as discoverer of complaint tablet to Ea-nāṣir[35], Standard of Ur[39], Statue of Idrimi[43], and Copper Bull[46].