George Wheeler

American cartographer (1842-1905)
Person human Q1507930
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George Wheeler

Summary

George Wheeler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hopkinton[2]. He was born on October 9, 1842[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 3, 1905[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], cartographer[7], researcher[8], scientific explorer[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hopkinton[2], George Wheeler…
  • George Wheeler died in New York City[4].
  • George Wheeler was born on October 9, 1842[3].
  • George Wheeler was born on January 1, 1842[12].
  • George Wheeler died on May 3, 1905[5].
  • George Wheeler is buried at West Point Cemetery[13].
  • Among George Wheeler's spouses was Lucy James Wheeler[14].
  • George Wheeler held citizenship in United States[15].
  • George Wheeler worked as an explorer[6].
  • George Wheeler's professions included cartographer[7].
  • George Wheeler's professions included researcher[8].
  • George Wheeler's professions included scientific explorer[9].
  • George Wheeler worked as a botanist[10].
  • George Wheeler worked as a surveyor[16].
  • George Wheeler's field of work was exploration[17].
  • Among George Wheeler's employers was United States Geological Survey[18].
  • George Wheeler was educated at United States Military Academy[19].
  • George Wheeler is recorded as male[20].
  • George Wheeler's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • George Wheeler's Commons category is recorded as George Montague Wheeler[22].
  • George Wheeler's family name is recorded as Wheeler[23].
  • George Wheeler's given name is recorded as George[24].
  • George Wheeler's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[25].
  • George Wheeler's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • George Wheeler's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[27].

Body

Origins and Family

George Wheeler's place of birth was Hopkinton[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 9, 1842[3] and January 1, 1842[12].

Education

George Wheeler's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], cartographer[7], researcher[8], scientific explorer[9], botanist[10], and surveyor[16]. George Wheeler's field of work was exploration[17]. He was employed by United States Geological Survey[18].

Personal Life

Among George Wheeler's spouses was Lucy James Wheeler[14].

Death and Burial

George Wheeler died on May 3, 1905[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He is buried at West Point Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

George Wheeler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was George Wheeler born?

George Wheeler was born in Hopkinton[2].

Where did George Wheeler die?

George Wheeler died in New York City[4].

Who was George Wheeler married to?

George Wheeler's spouses include Lucy James Wheeler[14].

What did George Wheeler do for work?

George Wheeler worked as explorer[6], cartographer[7], researcher[8], scientific explorer[9], and botanist[10].

Where did George Wheeler go to school?

George Wheeler was educated at United States Military Academy[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. usace.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . usace.army.mil. usace.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . usace.army.mil. usace.army.mil. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George
    Field of work exploration
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Smithsonian Names
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