Alexander H. Smith

U.S. mycologist (1904-1986)
Person human Q2535368
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Alexander H. Smith

Summary

Alexander H. Smith is a human[1]. He was born in Crandon[2]. He was born on December 12, 1904[3]. He died in Ann Arbor[4]. He died on December 12, 1986[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], mycologist[7], and biologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Crandon[2], Alexander H. Smith…
  • Alexander H. Smith died in Ann Arbor[4].
  • Alexander H. Smith was born on December 12, 1904[3].
  • Alexander H. Smith died on December 12, 1986[5].
  • Alexander H. Smith was married to Helen Vandervort Smith[10].
  • A child of Alexander H. Smith was Nancy S. Weber[11].
  • Alexander H. Smith held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Alexander H. Smith worked as a botanist[6].
  • Alexander H. Smith's professions included mycologist[7].
  • Alexander H. Smith worked as a biologist[8].
  • Alexander H. Smith's field of work was mycology[13].
  • Alexander H. Smith was employed by University of Michigan[14].
  • Alexander H. Smith's education included a stint at University of Michigan[15].
  • Alexander H. Smith received the Distinguished Mycologist Award[16].
  • Alexander H. Smith was a member of Torrey Botanical Society[17].
  • Alexander H. Smith is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander H. Smith's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander H. Smith supervised Howard Elson Bigelow as a doctoral student[20].
  • Alexander H. Smith supervised Jorge Eduardo Wright as a doctoral student[21].
  • Alexander H. Smith earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[22].
  • Alexander H. Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[23].
  • Alexander H. Smith's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander H. Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Alexander H. Smith's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Alexander Hanchett Smith'}[26].
  • Alexander H. Smith's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander H. Smith was born in Crandon[2]. He was born on December 12, 1904[3].

Education

Alexander H. Smith's education included a stint at University of Michigan[15]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], mycologist[7], and biologist[8]. Alexander H. Smith's field of work was mycology[13]. He was employed by University of Michigan[14]. Doctoral students include Howard Elson Bigelow[20], a botanist[28], 1923–1987[29], of United States[30], specialised in mycology[31] and Jorge Eduardo Wright[21], a botanist[32], 1922–2005[33], of Argentina[34], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[35], specialised in mycology[36].

Recognition

Alexander H. Smith received the Distinguished Mycologist Award[16].

Personal Life

Among Alexander H. Smith's spouses was Helen Vandervort Smith[10]. A child of him was Nancy S. Weber[11].

Death and Burial

Alexander H. Smith died on December 12, 1986[5]. He passed away in Ann Arbor[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander H. Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

His notable doctoral advisees include Howard Elson Bigelow[39], a botanist[40], 1923–1987[41], of United States[42], specialised in mycology[43] and Jorge Eduardo Wright[44], a botanist[45], 1922–2005[46], of Argentina[47], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[48], specialised in mycology[49].

FAQs

Where was Alexander H. Smith born?

Alexander H. Smith's place of birth was Crandon[2].

Where did Alexander H. Smith die?

Alexander H. Smith passed away in Ann Arbor[4].

Who was Alexander H. Smith married to?

Alexander H. Smith's spouses include Helen Vandervort Smith[10].

What did Alexander H. Smith do for work?

Alexander H. Smith worked as botanist[6], mycologist[7], and biologist[8].

Where did Alexander H. Smith go to school?

Alexander H. Smith was educated at University of Michigan[15].

What awards did Alexander H. Smith receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Mycologist Award[16].

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  21. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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