Abbott Lawrence Rotch

American meteorologist (1861–1912)
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Abbott Lawrence Rotch

Summary

Abbott Lawrence Rotch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on January 6, 1861[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on April 7, 1912[5]. He worked as a meteorologist[6], balloonist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], Abbott Lawrence Rotch…
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch died in Boston[4].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch was born on January 6, 1861[3].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch died on April 7, 1912[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's father was Benjamin Smith Rotch[11].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's mother was Annie Bigelow Lawrence Rotch[12].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch was married to Margaret Randolph Rotch[13].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's professions included meteorologist[6].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch worked as a balloonist[7].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Abbott Lawrence Rotch's employers was Harvard University[15].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[17].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch is recorded as male[20].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's Commons category is recorded as Abbott Lawrence Rotch[22].
  • The cause of death was appendicitis[23].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's family name is recorded as Rotch[24].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's given name is recorded as Abbott[25].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's given name is recorded as Lawrence[26].
  • Abbott Lawrence Rotch's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Abbott Lawrence Rotch's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on January 6, 1861[3]. His father was Benjamin Smith Rotch[11]. His mother was Annie Bigelow Lawrence Rotch[12].

Education

Abbott Lawrence Rotch was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include meteorologist[6], balloonist[7], and university teacher[8]. Abbott Lawrence Rotch was employed by Harvard University[15].

Recognition

Abbott Lawrence Rotch received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[17].

Personal Life

Abbott Lawrence Rotch was married to Margaret Randolph Rotch[13].

Death and Burial

Abbott Lawrence Rotch died on April 7, 1912[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. The cause of death was appendicitis[23]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Abbott Lawrence Rotch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Abbott Lawrence Rotch born?

Born in Boston[2], Abbott Lawrence Rotch…

Where did Abbott Lawrence Rotch die?

Abbott Lawrence Rotch died in Boston[4].

Who were Abbott Lawrence Rotch's parents?

Abbott Lawrence Rotch's father was Benjamin Smith Rotch[11]. Abbott Lawrence Rotch's mother was Annie Bigelow Lawrence Rotch[12].

Who was Abbott Lawrence Rotch married to?

Abbott Lawrence Rotch's spouses include Margaret Randolph Rotch[13].

What did Abbott Lawrence Rotch do for work?

Abbott Lawrence Rotch worked as meteorologist[6], balloonist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Abbott Lawrence Rotch go to school?

Abbott Lawrence Rotch was educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[16].

What awards did Abbott Lawrence Rotch receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Boston Globe. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Boston Globe. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Boston Globe. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Place of birth Boston
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Manner of death natural causes
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