Lord Elgin

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:British_Museum
gptkbp:born July 20, 1766
gptkbp:contribution cultural heritage preservation
gptkbp:controversy cultural repatriation
gptkbp:died November 14, 1841
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Thomas_Bruce,_7th_Earl_of_Elgin
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lord Elgin
gptkbp:influence neoclassical architecture
art collection practices
gptkbp:knownFor removal_of_the_Elgin_Marbles
gptkbp:legacy debate over ownership of artifacts
gptkbp:nationality Scottish
gptkbp:notableEvent acquisition_of_Parthenon_sculptures
gptkbp:occupation diplomat
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Mary_Bruce
gptkb:Robert_Bruce,_6th_Earl_of_Elgin
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Greece
gptkb:Ottoman_Empire
international relations
archaeology
national pride
historical artifacts
historical context
historical narrative
international law
art history
cultural identity
cultural representation
cultural significance
cultural artifacts
historical preservation
historical preservation efforts
artistic legacy
cultural diplomacy
art conservation
cultural heritage initiatives
cultural diplomacy efforts
museum ethics
cultural heritage law
cultural policy debates
historical artifacts preservation
art restitution
art theft debate
British_cultural_institutions
Elgin_Marbles_controversy
cultural_exchange
British_cultural_policy
gptkbp:residence Broomhall House
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Nisbet,_Countess_of_Elgin
gptkbp:title gptkb:Lord_Elgin_and_Kincardine
gptkb:Earl_of_Elgin