Frank M. Chapman

American ornithologist (1864–1945)
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Frank M. Chapman
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Frank M. Chapman

Summary

Frank M. Chapman is a human[1]. Born in Teaneck[2], he… he was born on June 12, 1864[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on November 15, 1945[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], editor[8], photographer[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Teaneck[2], Frank M. Chapman…
  • Frank M. Chapman died in New York City[4].
  • Frank M. Chapman was born on June 12, 1864[3].
  • Frank M. Chapman died on November 15, 1945[5].
  • Frank M. Chapman is buried at Brookside Cemetery[12].
  • Frank M. Chapman held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Frank M. Chapman's professions included ornithologist[6].
  • Frank M. Chapman worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Frank M. Chapman's professions included editor[8].
  • Frank M. Chapman's professions included photographer[9].
  • Frank M. Chapman's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • Frank M. Chapman worked as a botanical collector[14].
  • Frank M. Chapman's field of work was ornithology[15].
  • Among Frank M. Chapman's employers was American Museum of Natural History[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank M. Chapman is Bird-Lore, Volume VIII[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank M. Chapman is Teachers' manual of bird-life; a guide to the study of our common birds[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank M. Chapman is Bird-life; a guide to the study of our common birds[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank M. Chapman is Bird-Lore, Volume I[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank M. Chapman is The Auk, Volume XIII[21].
  • Frank M. Chapman received the John Burroughs Medal[22].
  • Frank M. Chapman received the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[23].
  • Frank M. Chapman received the Brewster Medal[24].
  • Frank M. Chapman was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Frank M. Chapman was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • Frank M. Chapman is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Frank M. Chapman's place of birth was Teaneck[2]. He was born on June 12, 1864[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], editor[8], photographer[9], scientific collector[10], and botanical collector[14]. Frank M. Chapman's field of work was ornithology[15]. Among his employers was American Museum of Natural History[16]. He supervised William H. Phelps, Sr. as a doctoral student[28].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bird-Lore, Volume VIII[17], a volume[29]; Teachers' manual of bird-life; a guide to the study of our common birds[18], a version, edition or translation[30]; Bird-life; a guide to the study of our common birds[19], a version, edition or translation[31], written by Ernest Thompson Seton[32]; Bird-Lore, Volume I[20], a volume[33], written by Thomas Sadler Roberts[34]; and The Auk, Volume XIII[21], a version, edition or translation[35]. Things named for Frank M. Chapman include Chapman's Antshrike[36], a taxon[37].

Recognition

Awards received include John Burroughs Medal[22], a literary award[38], in United States[39]; Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[23], a science award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1917[42]; and Brewster Medal[24], an award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1919[45].

Death and Burial

Frank M. Chapman died on November 15, 1945[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Brookside Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Frank M. Chapman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Chapman's Antshrike[36], a taxon[37].

His notable doctoral advisees include William H. Phelps, Sr.[48], an ornithologist[49], 1875–1965[50], of United States[51], awarded the Brewster Medal[52].

FAQs

Where was Frank M. Chapman born?

Born in Teaneck[2], Frank M. Chapman…

Where did Frank M. Chapman die?

Frank M. Chapman passed away in New York City[4].

What did Frank M. Chapman do for work?

Frank M. Chapman worked as ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], editor[8], photographer[9], and scientific collector[10].

What awards did Frank M. Chapman receive?

Honors received include John Burroughs Medal[22], Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[23], and Brewster Medal[24].

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  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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