G. Arthur Cooper

American paleobiologist (1902–2000)
Person human Q530114
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G. Arthur Cooper

Summary

G. Arthur Cooper is a human[1]. Born in College Point[2], he… he was born on February 9, 1902[3]. He passed away in Raleigh[4]. He died on October 17, 2000[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6] and researcher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in College Point[2], G. Arthur Cooper…
  • G. Arthur Cooper died in Raleigh[4].
  • G. Arthur Cooper was born on February 9, 1902[3].
  • G. Arthur Cooper died on October 17, 2000[5].
  • Among G. Arthur Cooper's spouses was Josephine Cooper[9].
  • G. Arthur Cooper held citizenship in United States[10].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's professions included researcher[7].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's education included a stint at Colgate University[11].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's education included a stint at Yale University[12].
  • G. Arthur Cooper received the Paleontological Society Medal[13].
  • G. Arthur Cooper received the Penrose Medal[14].
  • G. Arthur Cooper received the Raymond C. Moore Medal[15].
  • G. Arthur Cooper received the Mary Clark Thompson Medal[16].
  • G. Arthur Cooper received the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[17].
  • G. Arthur Cooper was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • G. Arthur Cooper is recorded as male[19].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's Commons category is recorded as Gustav Arthur Cooper[21].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's family name is recorded as Cooper[22].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's given name is recorded as Gustav[23].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's given name is recorded as Arthur[24].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's partner in business or sport is recorded as J. S. Williams[25].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • G. Arthur Cooper's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[27].

Body

Origins and Family

G. Arthur Cooper's place of birth was College Point[2]. He was born on February 9, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at Colgate University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1819[30], headquartered in Hamilton[31] and Yale University[12], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6] and researcher[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Paleontological Society Medal[13], a science award[36], in United States[37]; Penrose Medal[14], a science award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1927[40]; Raymond C. Moore Medal[15], a science award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1980[43]; Mary Clark Thompson Medal[16], a science award[44]; and Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[17], a science award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1917[47].

Personal Life

Among G. Arthur Cooper's spouses was Josephine Cooper[9].

Death and Burial

G. Arthur Cooper died on October 17, 2000[5]. He passed away in Raleigh[4].

Why It Matters

G. Arthur Cooper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was G. Arthur Cooper born?

G. Arthur Cooper was born in College Point[2].

Where did G. Arthur Cooper die?

G. Arthur Cooper passed away in Raleigh[4].

Who was G. Arthur Cooper married to?

G. Arthur Cooper's spouses include Josephine Cooper[9].

What did G. Arthur Cooper do for work?

G. Arthur Cooper worked as paleontologist[6] and researcher[7].

Where did G. Arthur Cooper go to school?

G. Arthur Cooper was educated at Colgate University[11] and Yale University[12].

What awards did G. Arthur Cooper receive?

Honors received include Paleontological Society Medal[13], Penrose Medal[14], Raymond C. Moore Medal[15], and Mary Clark Thompson Medal[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . paleopolis.rediris.es. Retrieved . paleopolis.rediris.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] . people.earth.yale.edu. people.earth.yale.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . geosociety.org. geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . qanr.usu.edu. qanr.usu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation paleontologist, researcher
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