Charles W. Morris

American philosopher (1903-1979)
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Summary

Charles W. Morris was born on May 23, 1901[1], in Denver[2]. He died on January 15, 1979[3], in Gainesville[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (501 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Employer: University of Florida[10], Rice University[11], University of Chicago[12], Harvard University[13]
  • Educated at: University of Chicago[14], Northwestern University[15], University of Wisconsin–Madison[16]
  • Doctoral advisor: George Herbert Mead[17]
  • Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[18]
  • Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], American Philosophical Society[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Family name: Morris[22]
  • Given name: Charles[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[25]

Why It Matters

Charles W. Morris has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Charles W. Morris born?

Charles W. Morris was born in Denver[2].

Where did Charles W. Morris die?

Charles W. Morris died in Gainesville[4].

What did Charles W. Morris do for work?

Charles W. Morris worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].

Where did Charles W. Morris go to school?

Charles W. Morris was educated at University of Chicago[14], Northwestern University[15], and University of Wisconsin–Madison[16].

What awards did Charles W. Morris receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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