Charles Whittlesey

American geologist (1808–1886)
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Charles Whittlesey

Summary

Charles Whittlesey is a human[1]. He was born in Southington[2]. He was born on October 4, 1808[3]. He passed away in Cleveland[4]. He died on October 18, 1886[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and geologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Southington[2], Charles Whittlesey…
  • Charles Whittlesey died in Cleveland[4].
  • Charles Whittlesey was born on October 4, 1808[3].
  • Charles Whittlesey died on October 18, 1886[5].
  • Charles Whittlesey's father was Asaph Whittlesey[10].
  • Charles Whittlesey held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Charles Whittlesey worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Charles Whittlesey's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Charles Whittlesey worked as a geologist[8].
  • Charles Whittlesey's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[12].
  • Charles Whittlesey was a member of American Antiquarian Society[13].
  • Charles Whittlesey is recorded as male[14].
  • Charles Whittlesey's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Charles Whittlesey's military branch is recorded as United States Army[16].
  • Charles Whittlesey's Commons category is recorded as Charles Whittlesey[17].
  • Charles Whittlesey was part of the conflict American Civil War[18].
  • Charles Whittlesey's family name is recorded as Whittlesey[19].
  • Charles Whittlesey's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Charles Whittlesey's allegiance is recorded as United States[21].
  • Charles Whittlesey's relative is recorded as Elisha Whittlesey[22].
  • Charles Whittlesey's described by source is recorded as Charles Whittlesey[23].
  • Charles Whittlesey's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[24].
  • Charles Whittlesey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Charles Whittlesey was born in Southington[2]. He was born on October 4, 1808[3]. His father was Asaph Whittlesey[10].

Education

Charles Whittlesey was educated at United States Military Academy[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and geologist[8].

Death and Burial

Charles Whittlesey died on October 18, 1886[5]. He passed away in Cleveland[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Whittlesey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Charles Whittlesey born?

Charles Whittlesey's place of birth was Southington[2].

Where did Charles Whittlesey die?

Charles Whittlesey passed away in Cleveland[4].

Who were Charles Whittlesey's parents?

Charles Whittlesey's father was Asaph Whittlesey[10].

What did Charles Whittlesey do for work?

Charles Whittlesey worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], and geologist[8].

Where did Charles Whittlesey go to school?

Charles Whittlesey was educated at United States Military Academy[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Cullum number. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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