Charles Torrey Simpson

American botanist, malacologist, and conservationist (1846-1932)
Person human Q256452
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Charles Torrey Simpson

Summary

Charles Torrey Simpson is a human[1]. Born in Tiskilwa[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1846[3]. He passed away in Miami[4]. He died on December 17, 1932[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], malacologist[7], and conchologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Torrey Simpson's place of birth was Tiskilwa[2].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson passed away in Miami[4].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson was born on June 3, 1846[3].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson died on December 17, 1932[5].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson worked as a botanist[6].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's professions included malacologist[7].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's professions included conchologist[8].
  • Among Charles Torrey Simpson's employers was National Museum of Natural History[11].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[12].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson is recorded as male[13].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's Commons category is recorded as Charles Torrey Simpson[15].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's family name is recorded as Simpson[16].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's given name is recorded as Charles[17].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's Commons Creator page is recorded as Charles Torrey Simpson[19].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's contributed to creative work is recorded as Popular Science[20].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[21].
  • Charles Torrey Simpson's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Torrey Simpson's place of birth was Tiskilwa[2]. He was born on June 3, 1846[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], malacologist[7], and conchologist[8]. Charles Torrey Simpson was employed by National Museum of Natural History[11].

Recognition

Charles Torrey Simpson received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[12].

Death and Burial

Charles Torrey Simpson died on December 17, 1932[5]. He died in Miami[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Torrey Simpson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Charles Torrey Simpson born?

Charles Torrey Simpson was born in Tiskilwa[2].

Where did Charles Torrey Simpson die?

Charles Torrey Simpson passed away in Miami[4].

What did Charles Torrey Simpson do for work?

Charles Torrey Simpson worked as botanist[6], malacologist[7], and conchologist[8].

What awards did Charles Torrey Simpson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . commencement.miami.edu. commencement.miami.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Tiskilwa
    Occupation botanist, malacologist, conchologist
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