Erich Schmidt

American archaeologist and photographer (1897-1964)
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Erich Schmidt

Summary

Erich Schmidt is a human[1]. Born in Baden-Baden[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1897[3]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on October 3, 1964[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erich Schmidt was born in Baden-Baden[2].
  • Erich Schmidt passed away in Santa Barbara[4].
  • Erich Schmidt was born on September 13, 1897[3].
  • Erich Schmidt died on October 3, 1964[5].
  • Erich Schmidt held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Erich Schmidt held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Erich Schmidt's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Erich Schmidt's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Among Erich Schmidt's employers was University of Chicago[11].
  • Erich Schmidt was educated at Columbia University[12].
  • Erich Schmidt is recorded as male[13].
  • Erich Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Erich Schmidt's family name is recorded as Schmidt[15].
  • Erich Schmidt's given name is recorded as Erich[16].
  • Erich Schmidt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].
  • Erich Schmidt's different from is recorded as Erich Schmidt[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Baden-Baden[2], Erich Schmidt… he was born on September 13, 1897[3].

Education

Erich Schmidt's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7]. Erich Schmidt was employed by University of Chicago[11].

Death and Burial

Erich Schmidt died on October 3, 1964[5]. He died in Santa Barbara[4].

Why It Matters

Erich Schmidt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Erich Schmidt born?

Born in Baden-Baden[2], Erich Schmidt…

Where did Erich Schmidt die?

Erich Schmidt died in Santa Barbara[4].

What did Erich Schmidt do for work?

Erich Schmidt worked as anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7].

Where did Erich Schmidt go to school?

Erich Schmidt was educated at Columbia University[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Santa Barbara
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name Erich
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