Ernest Cushing Richardson

United States librarian, theologian and scholar (1860–1939)
Person human Q12067247
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Ernest Cushing Richardson

Summary

Ernest Cushing Richardson is a human[1]. Born in Woburn[2], he… he was born on +1860-02-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Old Lyme[4]. He died on +1939-06-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a librarian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's place of birth was Woburn[2].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson passed away in Old Lyme[4].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson was born on +1860-02-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson was born on +1860-01-01T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson died on +1939-06-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson died on +1939-01-01T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson is buried at Ely Cemetery[10].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's professions included librarian[6].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson held the position of President of the American Library Association[12].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson was employed by Princeton University[13].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's education included a stint at Amherst College[14].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson was educated at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace[15].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson received the Library Hall of Fame[16].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson was a member of American Library Association[17].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's image is recorded as Ernest Cushing Richardson ALA.jpg[18].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson is recorded as male[19].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's ISNI is recorded as 0000000110269896[21].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 54187190[22].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's GND ID is recorded as 119187701[23].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n93066104[24].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12159318q[25].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's IdRef ID is recorded as 030111994[26].
  • Ernest Cushing Richardson's Commons category is recorded as Ernest Cushing Richardson[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Woburn[2], Ernest Cushing Richardson… Recorded date of birth include +1860-02-09T00:00:00Z[3] and +1860-01-01T00:00:00Z[8].

Education

Educated at Amherst College[14], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30] and Hartford International University for Religion and Peace[15], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1833[33].

Career and Affiliations

Ernest Cushing Richardson's professions included librarian[6]. Among his employers was Princeton University[13]. He held the position of President of the American Library Association[12].

Recognition

Ernest Cushing Richardson received the Library Hall of Fame[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1939-06-29T00:00:00Z[5] and +1939-01-01T00:00:00Z[9]. Ernest Cushing Richardson passed away in Old Lyme[4]. The cause of death was angina pectoris[34]. He is buried at Ely Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ernest Cushing Richardson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Cushing Richardson born?

Born in Woburn[2], Ernest Cushing Richardson…

Where did Ernest Cushing Richardson die?

Ernest Cushing Richardson passed away in Old Lyme[4].

What did Ernest Cushing Richardson do for work?

Ernest Cushing Richardson worked as librarian[6].

Where did Ernest Cushing Richardson go to school?

Ernest Cushing Richardson was educated at Amherst College[14] and Hartford International University for Religion and Peace[15].

What awards did Ernest Cushing Richardson receive?

Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [34] . Dictionary of American Library Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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