Frank M. Carpenter

American paleontologist (1902–1994)
Person human Q4215701
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Frank M. Carpenter

Summary

Frank M. Carpenter is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on September 6, 1902[3]. He died in Lexington[4]. He died on October 6, 1994[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], and paleoentomologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Frank M. Carpenter was born in Boston[2].
  • Frank M. Carpenter passed away in Lexington[4].
  • Frank M. Carpenter was born on September 6, 1902[3].
  • Frank M. Carpenter died on October 6, 1994[5].
  • Frank M. Carpenter died on January 18, 1994[11].
  • Frank M. Carpenter held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Frank M. Carpenter worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Frank M. Carpenter worked as a paleoentomologist[9].
  • Frank M. Carpenter was employed by Harvard University[13].
  • Frank M. Carpenter was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's doctoral advisor was William Morton Wheeler[15].
  • Frank M. Carpenter received the Paleontological Society Medal[16].
  • Frank M. Carpenter was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Frank M. Carpenter is recorded as male[18].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Frank M. Carpenter supervised Edward O. Wilson as a doctoral student[20].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's family name is recorded as Carpenter[21].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's given name is recorded as Frank[22].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's given name is recorded as Morton[23].
  • Frank M. Carpenter's author citation is recorded as Carpenter[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank M. Carpenter's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on September 6, 1902[3].

Education

Frank M. Carpenter was educated at Harvard University[14]. His doctoral advisor was William Morton Wheeler[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], and paleoentomologist[9]. Frank M. Carpenter was employed by Harvard University[13]. He supervised Edward O. Wilson as a doctoral student[20].

Recognition

Frank M. Carpenter received the Paleontological Society Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 6, 1994[5] and January 18, 1994[11]. Frank M. Carpenter passed away in Lexington[4].

Why It Matters

Frank M. Carpenter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

His notable doctoral advisees include Edward O. Wilson[26], an entomologist[27], 1929–2021[28], of United States[29], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[30], specialised in myrmecology[31].

FAQs

Where was Frank M. Carpenter born?

Frank M. Carpenter was born in Boston[2].

Where did Frank M. Carpenter die?

Frank M. Carpenter passed away in Lexington[4].

What did Frank M. Carpenter do for work?

Frank M. Carpenter worked as paleontologist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], and paleoentomologist[9].

Where did Frank M. Carpenter go to school?

Frank M. Carpenter was educated at Harvard University[14].

What awards did Frank M. Carpenter receive?

Honors received include Paleontological Society Medal[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Frank, Morton
    Doctoral student Edward O. Wilson
    Family name Carpenter
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