Charles Wilkins Short

American botanist and physician (1794-1863)
Person human Q15474732
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Charles Wilkins Short

Summary

Charles Wilkins Short is a human[1]. He was born in Woodford County[2]. He was born on October 6, 1794[3]. He died in Louisville[4]. He died on March 7, 1863[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], professor[7], physician[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Wilkins Short was born in Woodford County[2].
  • Charles Wilkins Short passed away in Louisville[4].
  • Charles Wilkins Short was born on October 6, 1794[3].
  • Charles Wilkins Short was born on January 1, 1794[12].
  • Charles Wilkins Short died on March 7, 1863[5].
  • Charles Wilkins Short died on January 1, 1863[13].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's father was Peyton Short[14].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's mother was Maria Symmes Short[15].
  • Charles Wilkins Short held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Charles Wilkins Short worked as a botanist[6].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's professions included professor[7].
  • Charles Wilkins Short worked as a physician[8].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Charles Wilkins Short worked as a scientific collector[10].
  • Among Charles Wilkins Short's employers was University of Louisville[17].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's education included a stint at Transylvania University[18].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[19].
  • Charles Wilkins Short received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Charles Wilkins Short was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Charles Wilkins Short is recorded as male[22].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's Commons category is recorded as Charles Wilkins Short[24].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's archives at is recorded as Louis Round Wilson Library[25].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's family name is recorded as Short[26].
  • Charles Wilkins Short's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Wilkins Short was born in Woodford County[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 6, 1794[3] and January 1, 1794[12]. His father was Peyton Short[14]. His mother was Maria Symmes Short[15].

Education

Educated at Transylvania University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1780[30], headquartered in Lexington[31] and University of Pennsylvania[19], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1740[34], headquartered in Philadelphia[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], professor[7], physician[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. Among Charles Wilkins Short's employers was University of Louisville[17].

Recognition

Charles Wilkins Short received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 7, 1863[5] and January 1, 1863[13]. Charles Wilkins Short died in Louisville[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Wilkins Short ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Charles Wilkins Short born?

Born in Woodford County[2], Charles Wilkins Short…

Where did Charles Wilkins Short die?

Charles Wilkins Short passed away in Louisville[4].

Who were Charles Wilkins Short's parents?

Charles Wilkins Short's father was Peyton Short[14]. Charles Wilkins Short's mother was Maria Symmes Short[15].

What did Charles Wilkins Short do for work?

Charles Wilkins Short worked as botanist[6], professor[7], physician[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Where did Charles Wilkins Short go to school?

Charles Wilkins Short was educated at Transylvania University[18] and University of Pennsylvania[19].

What awards did Charles Wilkins Short receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. finding-aids.lib.unc.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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