George Bass

American underwater archeologist (1932–2021)
Person human Q325869
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George Bass

Summary

George Bass is a human[1]. Born in Columbia[2], he… he was born on +1932-12-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +2021-03-02T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Bass's place of birth was Columbia[2].
  • George Bass was born on +1932-12-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Bass died on +2021-03-02T00:00:00Z[4].
  • George Bass held citizenship in United States[9].
  • George Bass worked as an archaeologist[5].
  • George Bass's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • George Bass worked as a university teacher[7].
  • George Bass's field of work was underwater archaeology[10].
  • Among George Bass's employers was Texas A&M University[11].
  • George Bass's education included a stint at Johns Hopkins University[12].
  • George Bass received the National Medal of Science[13].
  • George Bass received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • George Bass received the J. C. Harrington Award[15].
  • George Bass received the honorary doctor of the Boğaziçi University[16].
  • George Bass was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • George Bass was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • George Bass is recorded as male[19].
  • George Bass's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • George Bass's family name is recorded as Bass[21].
  • George Bass's given name is recorded as George[22].
  • George Bass's given name is recorded as Fletcher[23].
  • George Bass's described by source is recorded as George Bass, Archaeologist of the Ocean Floor, Dies at 88[24].
  • George Bass's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • George Bass's different from is recorded as George Bass[26].
  • George Bass's writing language is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

George Bass was born in Columbia[2]. He was born on +1932-12-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

George Bass's education included a stint at Johns Hopkins University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], and university teacher[7]. George Bass's field of work was underwater archaeology[10]. Among his employers was Texas A&M University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include National Medal of Science[13], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1963[30]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14], a fellowship award[31]; J. C. Harrington Award[15], an award[32]; and honorary doctor of the Boğaziçi University[16], an award[33], in Turkey[34].

Death and Burial

George Bass died on +2021-03-02T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

George Bass ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was George Bass born?

Born in Columbia[2], George Bass…

What did George Bass do for work?

George Bass worked as archaeologist[5], anthropologist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did George Bass go to school?

George Bass was educated at Johns Hopkins University[12].

What awards did George Bass receive?

Honors received include National Medal of Science[13], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14], J. C. Harrington Award[15], and honorary doctor of the Boğaziçi University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Columbia
    Described by source George Bass, Archaeologist of the Ocean Floor, Dies at 88
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