Columbus O'Donnell Iselin

American oceanographer (1904-1971)
Person human Q20858002
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Summary

Columbus O'Donnell Iselin was born on September 25, 1904[1], in New Rochelle[2]. He died on January 5, 1971[3], in Falmouth[4]. He worked as an academic[5] and oceanographer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1904[8]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1971[9]
  • Place of burial: Lambert's Cove Cemetery[10]
  • Father: Lewis Iselin[11]
  • Mother: Q141415192[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[13]
  • Employer: Harvard University[14], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[15]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[16]
  • Award received: Alexander Agassiz Medal[17], Henry Bryant Bigelow Medal in Oceanography[18]
  • Member of: National Academy of Sciences[19], American Philosophical Society[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Family name: Iselin[22]
  • Given name: Columbus[23]
  • Sibling: Lewis Iselin[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[25]

FAQs

Where was Columbus O'Donnell Iselin born?

Columbus O'Donnell Iselin was born in New Rochelle[2].

Where did Columbus O'Donnell Iselin die?

Columbus O'Donnell Iselin died in Falmouth[4].

Who were Columbus O'Donnell Iselin's parents?

Columbus O'Donnell Iselin's father was Lewis Iselin[11]. Columbus O'Donnell Iselin's mother was Q141415192[12].

What did Columbus O'Donnell Iselin do for work?

Columbus O'Donnell Iselin worked as an academic[5] and oceanographer[6].

Where did Columbus O'Donnell Iselin go to school?

Columbus O'Donnell Iselin was educated at Harvard University[16].

What awards did Columbus O'Donnell Iselin receive?

Honors received include Alexander Agassiz Medal[17] and Henry Bryant Bigelow Medal in Oceanography[18].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death → Falmouth
    Wikidata description → American oceanographer (1904-1971)
    Given name → Columbus
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