Asa Fitch
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Summary
Asa Fitch was born on February 24, 1809[1], in Salem[2]. He died on April 8, 1879[3], in Salem[4]. He worked as an entomologist[5], zoologist[6], botanical collector[7], scientific collector[8], and biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Evergreen Cemetery[11]
- Father: Asa Fitch[12]
- Mother: Abigail Martin Fitch[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Employer: New York State Museum[15]
- Educated at: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[16]
- Influenced by: Amos Eaton[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Asa Fitch[19]
- Residence: Martin–Fitch House and Asa Fitch Jr. Laboratory[20]
- Family name: Fitch[21]
- Given name: Asa[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[23]
- Collection items at: William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[24], Harvard University Herbaria[25], Natural History Museum[26], National Museum of Natural History[27]
- P14397: 5652[28]
- P14536: 409564[29]
Why It Matters
Asa Fitch has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Asa Fitch born?
Asa Fitch was born in Salem[2].
Where did Asa Fitch die?
Asa Fitch passed away in Salem[4].
Who were Asa Fitch's parents?
Asa Fitch's father was Asa Fitch[12]. Asa Fitch's mother was Abigail Martin Fitch[13].
What did Asa Fitch do for work?
Asa Fitch worked as an entomologist[5], zoologist[6], botanical collector[7], scientific collector[8], and biologist[9].
Where did Asa Fitch go to school?
Asa Fitch was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[16].