Richard MacGillivray Dawkins

British archaeologist (1871–1955)
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Summary

Richard MacGillivray Dawkins was born on October 24, 1871[1], in Surrey[2]. He died on May 4, 1955[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and Byzantinist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (304 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Position held: Director of the British School at Athens[11]
  • Employer: University of Oxford[12]
  • Educated at: King's College London[13], Marlborough College[14]
  • Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[15]
  • Member of: British Academy[16], Hellenic Folklore Society[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Richard MacGillivray Dawkins[19]
  • Family name: Dawkins[20]
  • Given name: Richard[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Writing language: English[23]

Why It Matters

Richard MacGillivray Dawkins has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Richard MacGillivray Dawkins born?

Richard MacGillivray Dawkins was born in Surrey[2].

Where did Richard MacGillivray Dawkins die?

Richard MacGillivray Dawkins died in Oxford[4].

What did Richard MacGillivray Dawkins do for work?

Richard MacGillivray Dawkins worked as an archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and Byzantinist[8].

Where did Richard MacGillivray Dawkins go to school?

Richard MacGillivray Dawkins was educated at King's College London[13] and Marlborough College[14].

What awards did Richard MacGillivray Dawkins receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[15].

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  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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