George Frederick Barker

American scientist (1835–1910)
Person human Q1248435
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George Frederick Barker

Summary

George Frederick Barker is a human[1]. Born in Charlestown[2], he… he was born on +1835-07-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on +1910-05-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], physicist[7], chair[8], acting professor[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Frederick Barker's place of birth was Charlestown[2].
  • George Frederick Barker died in Philadelphia[4].
  • George Frederick Barker was born on +1835-07-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Frederick Barker died on +1910-05-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • George Frederick Barker held citizenship in United States[12].
  • George Frederick Barker worked as a chemist[6].
  • George Frederick Barker worked as a physicist[7].
  • George Frederick Barker's professions included chair[8].
  • George Frederick Barker worked as an acting professor[9].
  • George Frederick Barker worked as a professor[10].
  • George Frederick Barker worked as a head of department[13].
  • George Frederick Barker held the position of commissioner[14].
  • George Frederick Barker held the position of vice president[15].
  • George Frederick Barker held the position of president[16].
  • Among George Frederick Barker's employers was Harvard University[17].
  • George Frederick Barker was employed by University of Pittsburgh[18].
  • George Frederick Barker was employed by University of Pennsylvania[19].
  • George Frederick Barker was employed by Yale University[20].
  • George Frederick Barker's education included a stint at Yale University[21].
  • George Frederick Barker's education included a stint at Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science[22].
  • George Frederick Barker's education included a stint at North Yarmouth Academy[23].
  • George Frederick Barker's education included a stint at Albany Medical College[24].
  • George Frederick Barker received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • George Frederick Barker was a member of American Philosophical Society[26].
  • George Frederick Barker was a member of National Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

George Frederick Barker was born in Charlestown[2]. He was born on +1835-07-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University[21], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31]; Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science[22], an academic institution[32], in United States[33], founded in 1852[34]; North Yarmouth Academy[23], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1814[37]; and Albany Medical College[24], a medical school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1839[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], physicist[7], chair[8], acting professor[9], professor[10], and head of department[13]. Employers include Harvard University[17], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1636[43], headquartered in Cambridge[44]; University of Pittsburgh[18], a public–private partnership[45], in United States[46], founded in 1787[47], headquartered in Pittsburgh[48]; University of Pennsylvania[19], a private university[49], in United States[50], founded in 1740[51], headquartered in Philadelphia[52]; and Yale University[20], a private university[53], in United States[54], founded in 1701[55], headquartered in New Haven[56]. Positions held include commissioner[14]; vice president[15], a corporate title[57]; and president[16], a corporate title[58].

Recognition

George Frederick Barker received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].

Death and Burial

George Frederick Barker died on +1910-05-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4].

Why It Matters

George Frederick Barker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59]

FAQs

Where was George Frederick Barker born?

George Frederick Barker was born in Charlestown[2].

Where did George Frederick Barker die?

George Frederick Barker died in Philadelphia[4].

What did George Frederick Barker do for work?

George Frederick Barker worked as chemist[6], physicist[7], chair[8], acting professor[9], and professor[10].

Where did George Frederick Barker go to school?

George Frederick Barker was educated at Yale University[21], Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science[22], North Yarmouth Academy[23], and Albany Medical College[24].

What awards did George Frederick Barker receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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