George D. Klein

Dutch American geologist
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George D. Klein

Summary

George D. Klein is a human[1]. Born in The Hague[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1933[3]. He died on April 30, 2018[4]. He worked as a geologist[5] and researcher[6].

Key Facts

  • George D. Klein was born in The Hague[2].
  • George D. Klein was born on January 21, 1933[3].
  • George D. Klein was born on 1933[7].
  • George D. Klein died on April 30, 2018[4].
  • George D. Klein held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[8].
  • George D. Klein held citizenship in United States[9].
  • George D. Klein worked as a geologist[5].
  • George D. Klein worked as a researcher[6].
  • George D. Klein held the position of full professor[10].
  • George D. Klein was employed by University of Pittsburgh[11].
  • Among George D. Klein's employers was University of Pennsylvania[12].
  • George D. Klein was employed by University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[13].
  • George D. Klein was employed by University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[14].
  • George D. Klein was educated at Wesleyan University[15].
  • George D. Klein's education included a stint at University of Kansas[16].
  • George D. Klein's education included a stint at Yale University[17].
  • George D. Klein received the Laurence L. Sloss Award[18].
  • George D. Klein was a member of Geological Society of America[19].
  • George D. Klein is recorded as male[20].
  • George D. Klein's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • George D. Klein's family name is recorded as Klein[22].
  • George D. Klein's given name is recorded as George[23].
  • George D. Klein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • George D. Klein's writing language is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

George D. Klein was born in The Hague[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 21, 1933[3] and 1933[7].

Education

Educated at Wesleyan University[15], a university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1831[28]; University of Kansas[16], a public educational institution of the United States[29], in United States[30], founded in 1864[31]; and Yale University[17], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[5] and researcher[6]. Employers include University of Pittsburgh[11], a public–private partnership[36], in United States[37], founded in 1787[38], headquartered in Pittsburgh[39]; University of Pennsylvania[12], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1740[42], headquartered in Philadelphia[43]; and University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign[13], a public research university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1867[46]. George D. Klein held the position of full professor[10].

Recognition

George D. Klein received the Laurence L. Sloss Award[18].

Death and Burial

George D. Klein died on April 30, 2018[4].

FAQs

Where was George D. Klein born?

George D. Klein was born in The Hague[2].

What did George D. Klein do for work?

George D. Klein worked as geologist[5] and researcher[6].

Where did George D. Klein go to school?

George D. Klein was educated at Wesleyan University[15], University of Kansas[16], and Yale University[17].

What awards did George D. Klein receive?

Honors received include Laurence L. Sloss Award[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . geology.illinois.edu. geology.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . geology.illinois.edu. geology.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . geology.illinois.edu. geology.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . geology.illinois.edu. geology.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . geology.illinois.edu. geology.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . geology.illinois.edu. geology.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . geology.illinois.edu. geology.illinois.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . geo.ku.edu. geo.ku.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . community.geosociety.org. community.geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . geo.ku.edu. geo.ku.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [4] . geo.ku.edu. geo.ku.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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