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Christopher Wright

British academic

PersonhumanQ5113468

Born: 1945
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1.Stated in Virtual International Authority FileRetrieved 2018-05-25
2.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2024-05-20
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Occupation: librarian
Employer: British Library

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Christopher John Wright is a former Head of Manuscripts at the British Library and Fellow of both the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries of London. During his time at the library he oversaw several acquisitions, and in retirement became involved with the Friends of the British Library and the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art.

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Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in BnF authoritiesRetrieved 2024-05-20
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Given name: Christopher
Family name: Wright
Field of work: manuscript
Member of: Royal Historical Society

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