Edward Washburn

American chemist (1881-1934)
Person human Q18814601
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Edward Washburn

Summary

Edward Washburn is a human[1]. Born in Beatrice[2], he… he was born on May 10, 1881[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on February 6, 1934[5]. He worked as a chemist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Washburn's place of birth was Beatrice[2].
  • Edward Washburn died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Edward Washburn was born on May 10, 1881[3].
  • Edward Washburn died on February 6, 1934[5].
  • Edward Washburn held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Edward Washburn worked as a chemist[6].
  • Edward Washburn was employed by University of Illinois system[9].
  • Edward Washburn was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[10].
  • Edward Washburn was a member of National Academy of Sciences[11].
  • Edward Washburn is recorded as male[12].
  • Edward Washburn's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edward Washburn's family name is recorded as Washburn[14].
  • Edward Washburn's given name is recorded as Edward[15].
  • Edward Washburn's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Prize in Chemistry[16].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Washburn was born in Beatrice[2]. He was born on May 10, 1881[3].

Education

Edward Washburn's education included a stint at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[10].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Washburn worked as a chemist[6]. Among his employers was University of Illinois system[9].

Death and Burial

Edward Washburn died on February 6, 1934[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Washburn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Edward Washburn born?

Edward Washburn's place of birth was Beatrice[2].

Where did Edward Washburn die?

Edward Washburn died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Edward Washburn do for work?

Edward Washburn worked as chemist[6].

Where did Edward Washburn go to school?

Edward Washburn was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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