Frank William Taussig

United States economist (1859-1940)
Person human Q515330
Frank William Taussig
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Frank William Taussig

Summary

Frank William Taussig is a human[1]. He was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on December 28, 1859[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on November 11, 1940[5]. He worked as an economist[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Frank William Taussig was born in St. Louis[2].
  • Frank William Taussig died in Cambridge[4].
  • Frank William Taussig was born on December 28, 1859[3].
  • Frank William Taussig died on November 11, 1940[5].
  • Frank William Taussig is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[8].
  • Frank William Taussig's father was William Taussig[9].
  • A child of Frank William Taussig was Helen B. Taussig[10].
  • Frank William Taussig held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Frank William Taussig's professions included economist[6].
  • Frank William Taussig's field of work was economics[12].
  • Frank William Taussig held the position of president[13].
  • Among Frank William Taussig's employers was Harvard University[14].
  • Frank William Taussig was educated at Harvard University[15].
  • Frank William Taussig's doctoral advisor was Charles Franklin Dunbar[16].
  • Frank William Taussig was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Frank William Taussig was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • Frank William Taussig was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[19].
  • Frank William Taussig is recorded as male[20].
  • Frank William Taussig's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Frank William Taussig supervised Harry Dexter White as a doctoral student[22].
  • Frank William Taussig supervised Jacob Viner as a doctoral student[23].
  • Frank William Taussig supervised James W. Angell as a doctoral student[24].
  • Frank William Taussig supervised Douglass V. Brown as a doctoral student[25].
  • Frank William Taussig supervised Edward Mason as a doctoral student[26].
  • Frank William Taussig supervised John Henry Williams as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frank William Taussig's place of birth was St. Louis[2]. He was born on December 28, 1859[3]. His father was William Taussig[9].

Education

Frank William Taussig was educated at Harvard University[15]. His doctoral advisor was Charles Franklin Dunbar[16].

Career and Affiliations

Frank William Taussig worked as an economist[6]. His field of work was economics[12]. Among his employers was Harvard University[14]. He held the position of president[13]. Doctoral students include Harry Dexter White[22], an economist[28], 1892–1948[29], of United States[30]; Jacob Viner[23], an economist[31], 1892–1970[32], of Canada[33], awarded the Francis A. Walker Medal[34], specialised in economics[35]; James W. Angell[24], an economist[36], 1898–1986[37], of United States[38], specialised in economics[39]; Douglass V. Brown[25], an economist[40], 1904–1986[41], of United States[42]; Edward Mason[26], an economist[43], 1899–1992[44], of United States[45], awarded the Rhodes Scholarship[46]; and John Henry Williams[27], an economist[47], 1887–1980[48], of United States[49], specialised in economics[50].

Personal Life

A child of Frank William Taussig was Helen B. Taussig[10].

Death and Burial

Frank William Taussig died on November 11, 1940[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Frank William Taussig has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

His notable doctoral advisees include Edward Mason[52], an economist[53], 1899–1992[54], of United States[55], awarded the Rhodes Scholarship[56]; Jacob Viner[57], an economist[58], 1892–1970[59], of Canada[60], awarded the Francis A. Walker Medal[61], specialised in economics[62]; Harry Dexter White[63], an economist[64], 1892–1948[65], of United States[66]; and John Henry Williams[67], an economist[68], 1887–1980[69], of United States[70], specialised in economics[71].

FAQs

Where was Frank William Taussig born?

Frank William Taussig's place of birth was St. Louis[2].

Where did Frank William Taussig die?

Frank William Taussig died in Cambridge[4].

Who were Frank William Taussig's parents?

Frank William Taussig's father was William Taussig[9].

What did Frank William Taussig do for work?

Frank William Taussig worked as economist[6].

Where did Frank William Taussig go to school?

Frank William Taussig was educated at Harvard University[15].

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  1. 24d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, BEIC Digital Library, 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica +2
    Occupation economist
    Field of work
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