Clarence Dutton

American geologist (1841–1912)
Person human Q595919
Clarence Dutton
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Clarence Dutton

Summary

Clarence Dutton is a human[1]. Born in Wallingford[2], he… he was born on May 15, 1841[3]. He passed away in Englewood[4]. He died on January 4, 1912[5]. He worked as a volcanologist[6], geologist[7], and geographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Clarence Dutton was born in Wallingford[2].
  • Born in Wallingford[10], Clarence Dutton…
  • Clarence Dutton passed away in Englewood[4].
  • Clarence Dutton was born on May 15, 1841[3].
  • Clarence Dutton died on January 4, 1912[5].
  • Clarence Dutton held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Clarence Dutton worked as a volcanologist[6].
  • Clarence Dutton's professions included geologist[7].
  • Clarence Dutton's professions included geographer[8].
  • Clarence Dutton's field of work was geology[12].
  • Clarence Dutton was employed by United States Geological Survey[13].
  • Clarence Dutton's education included a stint at Yale College[14].
  • Clarence Dutton was a member of National Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Clarence Dutton was a member of American Philosophical Society[16].
  • Clarence Dutton is recorded as male[17].
  • Clarence Dutton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Clarence Dutton's Commons category is recorded as Clarence Edward Dutton[19].
  • Clarence Dutton's family name is recorded as Dutton[20].
  • Clarence Dutton's given name is recorded as Clarence[21].
  • Clarence Dutton's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[22].
  • Clarence Dutton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Clarence Dutton's contributed to creative work is recorded as Popular Science[24].
  • Clarence Dutton's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[25].
  • Clarence Dutton's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Wallingford[2], a town in the United States[27], in United States[28], founded in 1667[29]. Clarence Dutton was born on May 15, 1841[3].

Education

Clarence Dutton's education included a stint at Yale College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include volcanologist[6], geologist[7], and geographer[8]. Clarence Dutton's field of work was geology[12]. Among his employers was United States Geological Survey[13].

Death and Burial

Clarence Dutton died on January 4, 1912[5]. He passed away in Englewood[4].

Why It Matters

Clarence Dutton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Clarence Dutton born?

Clarence Dutton's place of birth was Wallingford[2].

Where did Clarence Dutton die?

Clarence Dutton passed away in Englewood[4].

What did Clarence Dutton do for work?

Clarence Dutton worked as volcanologist[6], geologist[7], and geographer[8].

Where did Clarence Dutton go to school?

Clarence Dutton was educated at Yale College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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