Edward Wilber Berry

American paleobotanist (1875-1945)
Person human Q3048727
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Edward Wilber Berry

Summary

Edward Wilber Berry is a human[1]. He was born in Newark[2]. He was born on February 10, 1875[3]. He died on September 20, 1945[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], bryologist[6], explorer[7], and paleontologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Wilber Berry was born in Newark[2].
  • Edward Wilber Berry was born on February 10, 1875[3].
  • Edward Wilber Berry died on September 20, 1945[4].
  • Edward Wilber Berry held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Edward Wilber Berry worked as a botanist[5].
  • Edward Wilber Berry worked as a bryologist[6].
  • Edward Wilber Berry worked as an explorer[7].
  • Edward Wilber Berry worked as a paleontologist[8].
  • Edward Wilber Berry held the position of President of the Geological Society of America[11].
  • Edward Wilber Berry was employed by Johns Hopkins University[12].
  • Edward Wilber Berry received the Mary Clark Thompson Medal[13].
  • Edward Wilber Berry received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • Edward Wilber Berry was a member of National Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Edward Wilber Berry was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Edward Wilber Berry was a member of American Philosophical Society[17].
  • Edward Wilber Berry is recorded as male[18].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's Commons category is recorded as Edward W. Berry[20].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's family name is recorded as Berry[21].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's given name is recorded as Edward[22].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's given name is recorded as Wilber[23].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's Commons Creator page is recorded as Edward Wilber Berry[25].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's contributed to creative work is recorded as Popular Science[26].
  • Edward Wilber Berry's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Newark[2], Edward Wilber Berry… he was born on February 10, 1875[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[5], bryologist[6], explorer[7], and paleontologist[8]. Among Edward Wilber Berry's employers was Johns Hopkins University[12]. He held the position of President of the Geological Society of America[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Mary Clark Thompson Medal[13], a science award[28] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14], a fellowship award[29].

Death and Burial

Edward Wilber Berry died on September 20, 1945[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Wilber Berry ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Edward Wilber Berry born?

Edward Wilber Berry was born in Newark[2].

What did Edward Wilber Berry do for work?

Edward Wilber Berry worked as botanist[5], bryologist[6], explorer[7], and paleontologist[8].

What awards did Edward Wilber Berry receive?

Honors received include Mary Clark Thompson Medal[13] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Newark
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Contributed to creative work Popular Science
    Position held President of the Geological Society of America
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