
Leonard Woolley
About
British archaeologist (1880–1960)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Leonard Woolley
- Born
- 1880-04-17
- Died
- 1960-02-20
- Occupation
- anthropologist / archaeologist / assyriologist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / United Kingdom
- Birthplace
- Upper Clapton
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseKatharine Woolley
Family
- FatherGeorge Herbert Woolley
- MotherSarah Cathcart
- SiblingGeoffrey Harold Woolley
- SiblingGeorge Cathcart Woolley
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Knight Bachelor | Received |
| — | Croix de guerre 1914–1918 | Received |
Education
- New College
- St John's School, Leatherhead
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q356134 ↗
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