Edward Channing

American historian (1856–1931)
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Edward Channing
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Edward Channing

Summary

Edward Channing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dorchester[2]. He was born on June 15, 1856[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on January 7, 1931[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Channing was born in Dorchester[2].
  • Edward Channing died in Cambridge[4].
  • Edward Channing was born on June 15, 1856[3].
  • Edward Channing was born on January 1, 1856[10].
  • Edward Channing died on January 7, 1931[5].
  • Edward Channing died on January 1, 1931[11].
  • Edward Channing's father was William Ellery Channing[12].
  • Edward Channing's mother was Ellen K. Channing[13].
  • Edward Channing held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Edward Channing worked as a historian[6].
  • Edward Channing's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Edward Channing's professions included writer[8].
  • Edward Channing's field of work was history[15].
  • Edward Channing was employed by Harvard University[16].
  • Edward Channing's education included a stint at Harvard University[17].
  • Edward Channing's education included a stint at Harvard College[18].
  • Edward Channing received the Pulitzer Prize for History[19].
  • Edward Channing received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Edward Channing was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[21].
  • Edward Channing was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Edward Channing was a member of American Antiquarian Society[23].
  • Edward Channing was a member of American Historical Association[24].
  • Edward Channing is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Channing's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Channing supervised Samuel Flagg Bemis as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Channing was born in Dorchester[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 15, 1856[3] and January 1, 1856[10]. His father was William Ellery Channing[12]. His mother was Ellen K. Channing[13].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harvard College[18], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Edward Channing's field of work was history[15]. He was employed by Harvard University[16]. Doctoral students include Samuel Flagg Bemis[27], a historian[35], 1891–1973[36], of United States[37], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[38], specialised in history[39]; Howard K. Beale[40], a historian of Modern Age[41], 1899–1959[42], of United States[43]; and Carter Godwin Woodson[44], a journalist[45], 1875–1950[46], of United States[47], awarded the Spingarn Medal[48], specialised in history[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Pulitzer Prize for History[19], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1917[52] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], a fellowship award[53].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 7, 1931[5] and January 1, 1931[11]. Edward Channing passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Channing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

His notable doctoral advisees include Carter Godwin Woodson[56], a journalist[57], 1875–1950[58], of United States[59], awarded the Spingarn Medal[60], specialised in history[61]; Howard K. Beale[62], a historian of Modern Age[63], 1899–1959[64], of United States[65]; and Samuel Flagg Bemis[66], a historian[67], 1891–1973[68], of United States[69], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[70], specialised in history[71].

FAQs

Where was Edward Channing born?

Edward Channing's place of birth was Dorchester[2].

Where did Edward Channing die?

Edward Channing passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Edward Channing's parents?

Edward Channing's father was William Ellery Channing[12]. Edward Channing's mother was Ellen K. Channing[13].

What did Edward Channing do for work?

Edward Channing worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Edward Channing go to school?

Edward Channing was educated at Harvard University[17] and Harvard College[18].

What awards did Edward Channing receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[19] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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