Charles Hapgood

American historian (1904-1982)
Person human Q1064750
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Summary

Charles Hapgood was born on May 17, 1904[1], in New York City[2]. He died on December 21, 1982[3], in Greenfield[4]. He worked as a historian[5] and geographer[6].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: April 17, 1904[7]
  • Father: Hutchins Hapgood[8]
  • Mother: Neith Boyce[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Field of work: history[11]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Cause of death: struck by vehicle[14]
  • Family name: Hapgood[15]
  • Given name: Charles[16]
  • Manner of death: accidental death[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[18]
  • Name in native language: Charles Hutchins Hapgood[19]
  • Sibling: Miriam Hapgood DeWitt[20], Beatrix Hapgood Faust[21]

FAQs

Where was Charles Hapgood born?

Charles Hapgood's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Charles Hapgood die?

Charles Hapgood died in Greenfield[4].

Who were Charles Hapgood's parents?

Charles Hapgood's father was Hutchins Hapgood[8]. Charles Hapgood's mother was Neith Boyce[9].

What did Charles Hapgood do for work?

Charles Hapgood worked as a historian[5] and geographer[6].

Where did Charles Hapgood go to school?

Charles Hapgood was educated at Harvard University[12].

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  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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