Frederic L. Paxson

Pulitzer Prize for History winner (1877–1948)
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Frederic L. Paxson

Summary

Frederic L. Paxson is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on February 23, 1877[3]. He died in Berkeley[4]. He died on October 24, 1948[5]. He worked as a historian[6], philosopher[7], and author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Frederic L. Paxson's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Frederic L. Paxson passed away in Berkeley[4].
  • Frederic L. Paxson was born on February 23, 1877[3].
  • Frederic L. Paxson died on October 24, 1948[5].
  • Frederic L. Paxson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's professions included historian[6].
  • Frederic L. Paxson worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Frederic L. Paxson worked as an author[8].
  • Frederic L. Paxson was employed by University of California, Berkeley[11].
  • Frederic L. Paxson was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • Frederic L. Paxson was educated at University of Pennsylvania[13].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's doctoral advisor was Albert Bushnell Hart[14].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's doctoral advisor was John Bach McMaster[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Frederic L. Paxson is The last American frontier[16].
  • Frederic L. Paxson received the Pulitzer Prize for History[17].
  • Frederic L. Paxson is recorded as male[18].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Frederic L. Paxson supervised Alvin Hansen as a doctoral student[20].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's Commons category is recorded as Frederic Logan Paxson[21].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's family name is recorded as Paxson[22].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's given name is recorded as Frederic[23].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's given name is recorded as Logan[24].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Frederic L. Paxson's writing language is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Frederic L. Paxson was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on February 23, 1877[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and University of Pennsylvania[13], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1740[33], headquartered in Philadelphia[34]. Doctoral advisors include Albert Bushnell Hart[14], a historian[35], 1854–1943[36], of United States[37] and John Bach McMaster[15], a historian[38], 1852–1932[39], of United States[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], philosopher[7], and author[8]. Frederic L. Paxson was employed by University of California, Berkeley[11]. He supervised Alvin Hansen as a doctoral student[20].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Frederic L. Paxson is The last American frontier[16].

Recognition

Frederic L. Paxson received the Pulitzer Prize for History[17].

Death and Burial

Frederic L. Paxson died on October 24, 1948[5]. He died in Berkeley[4].

Why It Matters

Frederic L. Paxson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

His notable doctoral advisees include Alvin Hansen[42], an economist[43], 1887–1975[44], of United States[45], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[46], specialised in economics[47].

FAQs

Where was Frederic L. Paxson born?

Frederic L. Paxson's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Frederic L. Paxson die?

Frederic L. Paxson died in Berkeley[4].

What did Frederic L. Paxson do for work?

Frederic L. Paxson worked as historian[6], philosopher[7], and author[8].

Where did Frederic L. Paxson go to school?

Frederic L. Paxson was educated at Harvard University[12] and University of Pennsylvania[13].

What awards did Frederic L. Paxson receive?

Honors received include Pulitzer Prize for History[17].

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  13. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work The last American frontier
    Given name Frederic, Logan
    Doctoral student Alvin Hansen
    Family name Paxson
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