Davidson Black

Canadian paleoanthropologist (1884–1934)
Person human Q1177683
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Davidson Black

Summary

Davidson Black is a human[1]. Born in Toronto[2], he… he was born on July 25, 1884[3]. He died in Beijing[4]. He died on March 15, 1934[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6] and paleoanthropologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Davidson Black's place of birth was Toronto[2].
  • Davidson Black died in Beijing[4].
  • Davidson Black was born on July 25, 1884[3].
  • Davidson Black died on March 15, 1934[5].
  • Davidson Black held citizenship in Canada[9].
  • Davidson Black worked as an anatomist[6].
  • Davidson Black worked as a paleoanthropologist[7].
  • Davidson Black was employed by Cenozoic Research Laboratory[10].
  • Davidson Black was educated at University of Toronto[11].
  • Davidson Black received the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[12].
  • Davidson Black received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[13].
  • Davidson Black received the Person of National Historic Significance[14].
  • Davidson Black was a member of Royal Society[15].
  • Davidson Black is recorded as male[16].
  • Davidson Black's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Davidson Black's Commons category is recorded as Davidson Black[18].
  • Davidson Black's family name is recorded as Black[19].
  • Davidson Black's given name is recorded as Davidson[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Toronto[2], Davidson Black… he was born on July 25, 1884[3].

Education

Davidson Black's education included a stint at University of Toronto[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anatomist[6] and paleoanthropologist[7]. Davidson Black was employed by Cenozoic Research Laboratory[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[12], a science award[21], in United States[22], founded in 1917[23]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[13], a lecture series[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1738[26]; and Person of National Historic Significance[14], an award[27], in Canada[28].

Death and Burial

Davidson Black died on March 15, 1934[5]. He passed away in Beijing[4].

Why It Matters

Davidson Black ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (77 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Davidson Black born?

Davidson Black's place of birth was Toronto[2].

Where did Davidson Black die?

Davidson Black died in Beijing[4].

What did Davidson Black do for work?

Davidson Black worked as anatomist[6] and paleoanthropologist[7].

Where did Davidson Black go to school?

Davidson Black was educated at University of Toronto[11].

What awards did Davidson Black receive?

Honors received include Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[12], Croonian Medal and Lecture[13], and Person of National Historic Significance[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . gallica.bnf.fr. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11w ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17w ago · Horcrux · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anatomist, paleoanthropologist
    Treccani id davidson-black
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    "/* wbsetqualifier-add:1| */ [[Property:P1810]]: Black, Davidson, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1779097876633"
  4. 19w ago · MartinGala · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Modern history database person id uloxoqrzqqmxsko
    Rijksmuseum research library authority id 150875
    Given name Davidson
    Occupation anatomist, paleoanthropologist
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  5. 19w ago · MartinGala · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Toronto
    Member of
    Place of death Beijing
    British museum person or institution id 121305
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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