Sebastian Brock

British syriacist
Person human Q4096840
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Summary

Sebastian Brock is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 24, 1938[3]. He worked as a syriacist[4] and theologian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Sebastian Brock was born in London[2].
  • Sebastian Brock was born on February 24, 1938[3].
  • Sebastian Brock held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Sebastian Brock's professions included syriacist[4].
  • Sebastian Brock's professions included theologian[5].
  • Sebastian Brock's field of work was theology[8].
  • Among Sebastian Brock's employers was University of Oxford[9].
  • Sebastian Brock's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[10].
  • Sebastian Brock was educated at University of Oxford[11].
  • Sebastian Brock received the Fellow of the British Academy[12].
  • Sebastian Brock received the Edward Ullendorff Medal[13].
  • Sebastian Brock received the Leverhulme Medal[14].
  • Sebastian Brock was a member of British Academy[15].
  • Sebastian Brock is recorded as male[16].
  • Sebastian Brock's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Sebastian Brock's family name is recorded as Brock[18].
  • Sebastian Brock's given name is recorded as Sebastian[19].
  • Sebastian Brock's given name is recorded as Paul[20].
  • Sebastian Brock's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Sebastian Brock's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[22].
  • Sebastian Brock's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sebastian Paul Brock'}[23].
  • Sebastian Brock's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sebastian Brock'}[24].
  • Sebastian Brock's writing language is recorded as English[25].
  • Sebastian Brock's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

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Origins and Family

Sebastian Brock was born in London[2]. He was born on February 24, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at University of Cambridge[10], a collegiate university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1209[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and University of Oxford[11], a collegiate university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1096[33], headquartered in Oxford[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include syriacist[4] and theologian[5]. Sebastian Brock's field of work was theology[8]. Among his employers was University of Oxford[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[12], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Edward Ullendorff Medal[13], an award[37]; and Leverhulme Medal[14], an award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 2002[40].

Why It Matters

Sebastian Brock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (166 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Sebastian Brock born?

Born in London[2].

What did Sebastian Brock do for work?

Sebastian Brock worked as syriacist[4] and theologian[5].

Where did Sebastian Brock go to school?

Sebastian Brock was educated at University of Cambridge[10] and University of Oxford[11].

What awards did Sebastian Brock receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[12], Edward Ullendorff Medal[13], and Leverhulme Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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