George Palmer Putnam

American publisher and writer (1814-1872)
Person human Q3101819
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George Palmer Putnam

Summary

George Palmer Putnam is a human[1]. He was born in Brunswick[2]. He was born on February 7, 1814[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on December 20, 1872[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and publisher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Palmer Putnam's place of birth was Brunswick[2].
  • George Palmer Putnam died in New York City[4].
  • George Palmer Putnam was born on February 7, 1814[3].
  • George Palmer Putnam died on December 20, 1872[5].
  • George Palmer Putnam's father was Henry Putnam[9].
  • George Palmer Putnam's mother was Catherine Hunt Putnam[10].
  • A child of George Palmer Putnam was Mary Corinna Putnam Jacobi[11].
  • A child of George Palmer Putnam was Herbert Putnam[12].
  • A child of George Palmer Putnam was George Haven Putnam[13].
  • A child of George Palmer Putnam was John Bishop Putnam[14].
  • A child of George Palmer Putnam was Ruth Putnam[15].
  • A child of George Palmer Putnam was Amy Victorina Putman Pinhey[16].
  • George Palmer Putnam held citizenship in United States[17].
  • George Palmer Putnam's professions included writer[6].
  • George Palmer Putnam worked as a publisher[7].
  • George Palmer Putnam received the Honorary Scout[18].
  • George Palmer Putnam is recorded as male[19].
  • George Palmer Putnam's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • George Palmer Putnam's Commons category is recorded as George Palmer Putnam[21].
  • George Palmer Putnam's family name is recorded as Putnam[22].
  • George Palmer Putnam's given name is recorded as George[23].
  • George Palmer Putnam's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[24].
  • George Palmer Putnam's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[25].
  • George Palmer Putnam's described by source is recorded as Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[26].
  • George Palmer Putnam's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brunswick[2], George Palmer Putnam… he was born on February 7, 1814[3]. His father was Henry Putnam[9]. His mother was Catherine Hunt Putnam[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and publisher[7].

Recognition

George Palmer Putnam received the Honorary Scout[18].

Personal Life

Children include Mary Corinna Putnam Jacobi[11], a physician[28], 1842–1906[29], of United States[30], awarded the National Women's Hall of Fame[31]; Herbert Putnam[12], a librarian[32], 1861–1955[33], of United States[34], awarded the Library Hall of Fame[35]; George Haven Putnam[13], a writer[36], 1844–1930[37], of United States[38]; John Bishop Putnam[14], a publisher[39], 1849–1915[40], of United States[41]; Ruth Putnam[15], an academic[42], 1856–1931[43], of United States[44], specialised in literature[45]; and Amy Victorina Putman Pinhey[16], an artist[46], 1850–1931[47], of United States[48].

Death and Burial

George Palmer Putnam died on December 20, 1872[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

George Palmer Putnam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was George Palmer Putnam born?

Born in Brunswick[2], George Palmer Putnam…

Where did George Palmer Putnam die?

George Palmer Putnam died in New York City[4].

Who were George Palmer Putnam's parents?

George Palmer Putnam's father was Henry Putnam[9]. George Palmer Putnam's mother was Catherine Hunt Putnam[10].

What did George Palmer Putnam do for work?

George Palmer Putnam worked as writer[6] and publisher[7].

What awards did George Palmer Putnam receive?

Honors received include Honorary Scout[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Wilkes-Barre Daily. newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  21. [48] . 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. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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