Elmer S. Riggs

American paleontologist (1869–1963)
Person human Q1332989
Elmer S. Riggs
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Elmer S. Riggs

Summary

Elmer S. Riggs is a human[1]. Born in Trafalgar[2], he… he was born on January 23, 1869[3]. He died in Sedan[4]. He died on March 25, 1963[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Elmer S. Riggs's place of birth was Trafalgar[2].
  • Elmer S. Riggs died in Sedan[4].
  • Elmer S. Riggs was born on January 23, 1869[3].
  • Elmer S. Riggs was born on January 13, 1869[8].
  • Elmer S. Riggs died on March 25, 1963[5].
  • Elmer S. Riggs held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's field of work was paleontology[10].
  • Among Elmer S. Riggs's employers was Field Museum of Natural History[11].
  • Elmer S. Riggs was educated at University of Kansas[12].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's doctoral advisor was Samuel Wendell Williston[13].
  • Elmer S. Riggs was influenced by Samuel Wendell Williston[14].
  • Elmer S. Riggs is recorded as male[15].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's Commons category is recorded as Elmer Riggs[17].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's family name is recorded as Riggs[18].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's given name is recorded as Elmer[19].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's author citation is recorded as Riggs[20].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Elmer S. Riggs's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Elmer Samuel Riggs'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Elmer S. Riggs was born in Trafalgar[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 23, 1869[3] and January 13, 1869[8].

Education

Elmer S. Riggs was educated at University of Kansas[12]. His doctoral advisor was Samuel Wendell Williston[13].

Career and Affiliations

Elmer S. Riggs's professions included paleontologist[6]. His field of work was paleontology[10]. He was employed by Field Museum of Natural History[11].

Death and Burial

Elmer S. Riggs died on March 25, 1963[5]. He died in Sedan[4].

Why It Matters

Elmer S. Riggs ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Elmer S. Riggs born?

Born in Trafalgar[2], Elmer S. Riggs…

Where did Elmer S. Riggs die?

Elmer S. Riggs died in Sedan[4].

What did Elmer S. Riggs do for work?

Elmer S. Riggs worked as paleontologist[6].

Where did Elmer S. Riggs go to school?

Elmer S. Riggs was educated at University of Kansas[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work paleontology
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Place of death Sedan
    Place of birth Trafalgar
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