Christopher R. Scotese

American geologist
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Christopher R. Scotese

Summary

Christopher R. Scotese is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on May 4, 1953[3]. He worked as a geologist[4] and paleogeographer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Christopher R. Scotese was born in Chicago[2].
  • Christopher R. Scotese was born on May 4, 1953[3].
  • Christopher R. Scotese held citizenship in United States[7].
  • Christopher R. Scotese worked as a geologist[4].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's professions included paleogeographer[5].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's field of work was geology[8].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's field of work was palaeogeography[9].
  • Among Christopher R. Scotese's employers was Northwestern University[10].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's education included a stint at University of Chicago[11].
  • Christopher R. Scotese is recorded as male[12].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's family name is recorded as Scotese[14].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's given name is recorded as Christopher[15].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's official website is recorded as http://www.scotese.com/[16].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[18].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+26100'}[19].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+31100'}[20].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+35600'}[21].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+39900'}[22].
  • Christopher R. Scotese's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+43000'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Christopher R. Scotese… he was born on May 4, 1953[3].

Education

Christopher R. Scotese was educated at University of Chicago[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[4] and paleogeographer[5]. Fields of work include geology[8], a branch of science[24] and palaeogeography[9], a branch of science[25]. Christopher R. Scotese was employed by Northwestern University[10].

Why It Matters

Christopher R. Scotese ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Christopher R. Scotese born?

Christopher R. Scotese's place of birth was Chicago[2].

What did Christopher R. Scotese do for work?

Christopher R. Scotese worked as geologist[4] and paleogeographer[5].

Where did Christopher R. Scotese go to school?

Christopher R. Scotese was educated at University of Chicago[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . YouTube API. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation geologist, paleogeographer
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