Eugene W. Hilgard

German-American geologist (1833-1916)
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Eugene W. Hilgard

Summary

Eugene W. Hilgard is a human[1]. Born in Zweibrücken[2], he… he was born on January 5, 1833[3]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. He died on January 8, 1916[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eugene W. Hilgard's place of birth was Zweibrücken[2].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard passed away in Berkeley[4].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard was born on January 5, 1833[3].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard died on January 8, 1916[5].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard is buried at Saint Mary Cemetery[12].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's father was Theodor Hilgard[13].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's professions included chemist[6].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard worked as a geologist[8].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard was employed by University of Mississippi[15].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard was employed by University of California, Berkeley[16].
  • Among Eugene W. Hilgard's employers was University of Michigan[17].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[19].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard is recorded as male[22].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's Commons category is recorded as Eugene W. Hilgard[24].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's family name is recorded as Hilgard[25].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's given name is recorded as Eugene[26].
  • Eugene W. Hilgard's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugene W. Hilgard's place of birth was Zweibrücken[2]. He was born on January 5, 1833[3]. His father was Theodor Hilgard[13].

Education

Eugene W. Hilgard was educated at Heidelberg University[18]. His doctoral advisor was Robert Bunsen[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. Employers include University of Mississippi[15], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30], headquartered in University[31]; University of California, Berkeley[16], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Berkeley[35]; and University of Michigan[17], a public research university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1817[38], headquartered in Ann Arbor[39].

Death and Burial

Eugene W. Hilgard died on January 8, 1916[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. He is buried at Saint Mary Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Eugene W. Hilgard include hilgardite[40], a mineral species[41].

Why It Matters

Eugene W. Hilgard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include hilgardite[40], a mineral species[41].

FAQs

Where was Eugene W. Hilgard born?

Born in Zweibrücken[2], Eugene W. Hilgard…

Where did Eugene W. Hilgard die?

Eugene W. Hilgard passed away in Berkeley[4].

Who were Eugene W. Hilgard's parents?

Eugene W. Hilgard's father was Theodor Hilgard[13].

What did Eugene W. Hilgard do for work?

Eugene W. Hilgard worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Where did Eugene W. Hilgard go to school?

Eugene W. Hilgard was educated at Heidelberg University[18].

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  11. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
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  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Heidelberg University
    Given name Eugene
    Contributed to creative work Popular Science, Popular Science
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Smithsonian Names
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