Donald Johanson
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Summary
Donald Johanson was born on June 28, 1943[1], in Chicago[2]. He has worked as an anthropologist[3], archaeologist[4], prehistorian[5], paleoanthropologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,380 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: paleontologist[10], paleoanthropology[11]
- Field of work: anthropology[12]
- Employer: Arizona State University[13]
- Educated at: University of Chicago[14], University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[15], Carl Schurz High School[16]
- Award received: National Book Award[17], Emperor Has No Clothes Award[18]
- Member of: American Association for the Advancement of Science[19]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Donald Johanson[22]
- Family name: Johanson[23]
- Given name: Donald[24]
- Author citation (zoology): Johanson[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
Why It Matters
Donald Johanson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
He is credited with the discovery of Lucy[29], an individual animal[30]; AL 333[31], a Hominin fossil[32]; and AL 129-1[33], a Hominin fossil[34].
FAQs
Where was Donald Johanson born?
Donald Johanson was born in Chicago[2].
What did Donald Johanson do for work?
Donald Johanson worked as an anthropologist[3], archaeologist[4], prehistorian[5], paleoanthropologist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Donald Johanson go to school?
Donald Johanson was educated at University of Chicago[14], University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[15], and Carl Schurz High School[16].
What awards did Donald Johanson receive?
Honors received include National Book Award[17] and Emperor Has No Clothes Award[18].
What did Donald Johanson discover?
Donald Johanson is credited as discoverer of Lucy[29], AL 333[31], and AL 129-1[33].