William Woodthorpe Tarn
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Summary
William Woodthorpe Tarn was born on February 26, 1869[1], in London[2]. He died on November 7, 1957[3], in Inverness[4]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and classical scholar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Child: Otta F. Swire[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Field of work: classics[13]
- Educated at: Eton College[14]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], Fellow of the British Academy[16]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[17], British Academy[18], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], American Philosophical Society[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Given name: William[22], Woodthorpe[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- Writing language: English[25]
Why It Matters
William Woodthorpe Tarn has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was William Woodthorpe Tarn born?
William Woodthorpe Tarn was born in London[2].
Where did William Woodthorpe Tarn die?
William Woodthorpe Tarn passed away in Inverness[4].
What did William Woodthorpe Tarn do for work?
William Woodthorpe Tarn worked as a historian of classical antiquity[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and classical scholar[8].
Where did William Woodthorpe Tarn go to school?
William Woodthorpe Tarn was educated at Eton College[14].
What awards did William Woodthorpe Tarn receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15] and Fellow of the British Academy[16].