Edward S. Morse

American zoologist and anthropologist (1838–1925)
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Edward S. Morse
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Edward S. Morse

Summary

Edward S. Morse is a human[1]. He was born in Portland[2]. He was born on June 18, 1838[3]. He died in Salem[4]. He died on December 20, 1925[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], zoologist[8], malacologist[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Portland[2], Edward S. Morse…
  • Edward S. Morse passed away in Salem[4].
  • Edward S. Morse was born on June 18, 1838[3].
  • Edward S. Morse died on December 20, 1925[5].
  • Edward S. Morse is buried at Harmony Grove Cemetery[12].
  • Edward S. Morse's mother was Jane Seymour Morse[13].
  • Edward S. Morse held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Edward S. Morse worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Edward S. Morse's professions included art historian[7].
  • Edward S. Morse worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Edward S. Morse worked as a malacologist[9].
  • Edward S. Morse's professions included archaeologist[10].
  • Edward S. Morse's professions included curator[15].
  • Edward S. Morse held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[16].
  • Edward S. Morse was employed by University of Tokyo[17].
  • Edward S. Morse received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[18].
  • Edward S. Morse was a member of National Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Edward S. Morse was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Edward S. Morse was a member of American Philosophical Society[21].
  • Edward S. Morse is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward S. Morse's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward S. Morse's Commons category is recorded as Edward S. Morse[24].
  • Edward S. Morse's archives at is recorded as Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries[25].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[26].
  • Edward S. Morse's family name is recorded as Morse[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Portland[2], Edward S. Morse… he was born on June 18, 1838[3]. His mother was Jane Seymour Morse[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], zoologist[8], malacologist[9], archaeologist[10], and curator[15]. Among Edward S. Morse's employers was University of Tokyo[17]. He held the position of foreign government advisor in Meiji Japan[16].

Recognition

Edward S. Morse received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[18].

Death and Burial

Edward S. Morse died on December 20, 1925[5]. He passed away in Salem[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[26]. He is buried at Harmony Grove Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Edward S. Morse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (208 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He is credited with the discovery of Jōmon pottery[30], a pottery style[31].

FAQs

Where was Edward S. Morse born?

Edward S. Morse was born in Portland[2].

Where did Edward S. Morse die?

Edward S. Morse died in Salem[4].

Who were Edward S. Morse's parents?

Edward S. Morse's mother was Jane Seymour Morse[13].

What did Edward S. Morse do for work?

Edward S. Morse worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], zoologist[8], malacologist[9], and archaeologist[10].

What awards did Edward S. Morse receive?

Honors received include Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[18].

What did Edward S. Morse discover?

Edward S. Morse is credited as discoverer of Jōmon pottery[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . archivesspace.mit.edu. archivesspace.mit.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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