George Hammell Cook

American geologist
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George Hammell Cook

Summary

George Hammell Cook is a human[1]. Born in Hanover Township[2], he… he was born on January 5, 1818[3]. He passed away in New Brunswick[4]. He died on September 22, 1889[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], geologist[7], researcher[8], and meteorological observer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hanover Township[2], George Hammell Cook…
  • George Hammell Cook died in New Brunswick[4].
  • George Hammell Cook was born on January 5, 1818[3].
  • George Hammell Cook died on September 22, 1889[5].
  • George Hammell Cook is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[11].
  • George Hammell Cook held citizenship in United States[12].
  • George Hammell Cook worked as a chemist[6].
  • George Hammell Cook's professions included geologist[7].
  • George Hammell Cook worked as a researcher[8].
  • George Hammell Cook's professions included meteorological observer[9].
  • Among George Hammell Cook's employers was Rutgers University[13].
  • George Hammell Cook was employed by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[14].
  • George Hammell Cook's education included a stint at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[15].
  • George Hammell Cook received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16].
  • George Hammell Cook was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
  • George Hammell Cook was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • George Hammell Cook is recorded as male[19].
  • George Hammell Cook's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • George Hammell Cook's Commons category is recorded as George Hammell Cook[21].
  • George Hammell Cook's family name is recorded as Cook[22].
  • George Hammell Cook's given name is recorded as George[23].
  • George Hammell Cook's work location is recorded as New Brunswick[24].
  • George Hammell Cook's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[25].
  • George Hammell Cook's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • George Hammell Cook's affiliation is recorded as Smithsonian Meteorological Project[27].

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Origins and Family

George Hammell Cook's place of birth was Hanover Township[2]. He was born on January 5, 1818[3].

Education

George Hammell Cook was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], geologist[7], researcher[8], and meteorological observer[9]. Employers include Rutgers University[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1766[30] and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[14], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1824[33], headquartered in Troy[34].

Recognition

George Hammell Cook received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16].

Death and Burial

George Hammell Cook died on September 22, 1889[5]. He died in New Brunswick[4]. He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

George Hammell Cook ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was George Hammell Cook born?

George Hammell Cook's place of birth was Hanover Township[2].

Where did George Hammell Cook die?

George Hammell Cook died in New Brunswick[4].

What did George Hammell Cook do for work?

George Hammell Cook worked as chemist[6], geologist[7], researcher[8], and meteorological observer[9].

Where did George Hammell Cook go to school?

George Hammell Cook was educated at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute[15].

What awards did George Hammell Cook receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands. 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation chemist, geologist, researcher +1
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02140500
    Date of birth +1818-01-05T00:00:00Z
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