Alton Blakeslee

American science writer
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Alton Blakeslee

Summary

Alton Blakeslee is a human[1]. Born in Dallas[2], he… he was born on June 27, 1913[3]. He passed away in North Shore University Hospital[4]. He died on May 11, 1997[5]. He worked as a science writer[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Dallas[2], Alton Blakeslee…
  • Alton Blakeslee passed away in North Shore University Hospital[4].
  • Alton Blakeslee was born on June 27, 1913[3].
  • Alton Blakeslee died on May 11, 1997[5].
  • Alton Blakeslee's father was Howard W. Blakeslee[7].
  • A child of Alton Blakeslee was Sandra Blakeslee[8].
  • Alton Blakeslee held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Alton Blakeslee worked as a science writer[6].
  • Alton Blakeslee was employed by Associated Press[10].
  • Alton Blakeslee's education included a stint at Duke University[11].
  • Alton Blakeslee's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • Alton Blakeslee received the George Polk Award[13].
  • Alton Blakeslee received the James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[14].
  • Alton Blakeslee is recorded as male[15].
  • Alton Blakeslee's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alton Blakeslee's Commons category is recorded as Alton L. Blakeslee[17].
  • Alton Blakeslee's family name is recorded as Blakeslee[18].
  • Alton Blakeslee's given name is recorded as Alton[19].

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Origins and Family

Alton Blakeslee was born in Dallas[2]. He was born on June 27, 1913[3]. His father was Howard W. Blakeslee[7].

Education

Educated at Duke University[11], a university[20], in United States[21], founded in 1838[22], headquartered in Durham[23] and Columbia University[12], a private university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1754[26], headquartered in Manhattan[27].

Career and Affiliations

Alton Blakeslee's professions included science writer[6]. He was employed by Associated Press[10].

Recognition

Awards received include George Polk Award[13], a journalism prize[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30] and James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[14], a science award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1955[33].

Personal Life

A child of Alton Blakeslee was Sandra Blakeslee[8].

Death and Burial

Alton Blakeslee died on May 11, 1997[5]. He passed away in North Shore University Hospital[4].

FAQs

Where was Alton Blakeslee born?

Alton Blakeslee was born in Dallas[2].

Where did Alton Blakeslee die?

Alton Blakeslee died in North Shore University Hospital[4].

Who were Alton Blakeslee's parents?

Alton Blakeslee's father was Howard W. Blakeslee[7].

What did Alton Blakeslee do for work?

Alton Blakeslee worked as science writer[6].

Where did Alton Blakeslee go to school?

Alton Blakeslee was educated at Duke University[11] and Columbia University[12].

What awards did Alton Blakeslee receive?

Honors received include George Polk Award[13] and James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry[14].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 4w ago · ~2026-48016-47 · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Commons category → Alton L. Blakeslee
    Nationale thesaurus voor auteursnamen id → 097839124
    Wellcome collection concept id → zcvxfrg8
    Place of death → North Shore University Hospital
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    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ [[Property:P570]]: 11 May 1997"
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