Mortimer Wheeler
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Summary
Mortimer Wheeler was born on September 10, 1890[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on July 22, 1976[3], in London[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], prehistorian[6], and art historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,278 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Leatherhead[9]
- Father: Robert Mortimer Wheeler[10]
- Spouse: Tessa Wheeler[11], Mabel Winifred Mary Wright[12], Margaret Collingridge Wheeler[13]
- Child: Michael Mortimer Wheeler[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[15]
- Position held: director[16]
- Employer: Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales[17], UCL Institute of Archaeology[18], London Museum[19]
- Educated at: University College London[20], Bradford Grammar School[21]
- Student: Olwen Brogan[22]
- Award received: Military Cross[23], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[24], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25], Fellow of the British Academy[26], Knight Bachelor[27], Order of the Companions of Honour[28]
- Member of: Royal Society[29], German Archaeological Institute[30], British Academy[31], Society of Antiquaries of London[32], Society for Medieval Archaeology[33], St Albans and Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society[34]
- Influenced by: Augustus Pitt Rivers[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Mortimer Wheeler[37]
- Military, police or special rank: brigadier[38]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[39], World War II[40]
- Family name: Wheeler[41]
- Given name: Mortimer[42]
- Described by source: The Great Archaeologists[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44]
Why It Matters
Mortimer Wheeler has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He has been cited as an influence by Stuart Piggott[47], an anthropologist[48], 1910–1996[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51].
His notable doctoral advisees include Ahmad Hasan Dani[52], an anthropologist[53], 1920–2009[54], of Pakistan[55], awarded the Legion of Honour[56], specialised in archaeology[57].
FAQs
Where was Mortimer Wheeler born?
Mortimer Wheeler's place of birth was Glasgow[2].
Where did Mortimer Wheeler die?
Mortimer Wheeler passed away in London[4].
Who were Mortimer Wheeler's parents?
Mortimer Wheeler's father was Robert Mortimer Wheeler[10].
Who was Mortimer Wheeler married to?
Mortimer Wheeler's spouses include Tessa Wheeler[11], Mabel Winifred Mary Wright[12], and Margaret Collingridge Wheeler[13].
What did Mortimer Wheeler do for work?
Mortimer Wheeler worked as an archaeologist[5], prehistorian[6], and art historian[7].
Where did Mortimer Wheeler go to school?
Mortimer Wheeler was educated at University College London[20] and Bradford Grammar School[21].
What awards did Mortimer Wheeler receive?
Honors received include Military Cross[23], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[24], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[25], and Fellow of the British Academy[26].
Who did Mortimer Wheeler influence?
Mortimer Wheeler has been cited as an influence by Stuart Piggott[47].