Grey Owl

Canadian writer and lecturer (1888–1938) who passed as half Indian in the latter years of his life
Person human Q1377706
Grey Owl
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Grey Owl

Summary

Grey Owl is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hastings[2]. He was born on September 18, 1888[3]. He passed away in Prince Albert[4]. He died on April 13, 1938[5]. He worked as a writer[6], conservationist[7], environmentalist[8], and hunter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,158 views/month, #4,179 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Grey Owl was born in Hastings[2].
  • Grey Owl passed away in Prince Albert[4].
  • Grey Owl was born on September 18, 1888[3].
  • Grey Owl died on April 13, 1938[5].
  • Burial took place at Prince Albert National Park[11].
  • Among Grey Owl's spouses was Anahareo[12].
  • Grey Owl held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Grey Owl held citizenship in Canada[14].
  • Grey Owl's professions included writer[6].
  • Grey Owl worked as a conservationist[7].
  • Grey Owl worked as an environmentalist[8].
  • Grey Owl's professions included hunter[9].
  • Grey Owl received the Person of National Historic Significance[15].
  • Grey Owl is recorded as male[16].
  • Grey Owl's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Grey Owl's Commons category is recorded as Grey Owl (naturalist)[18].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[19].
  • Grey Owl was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Grey Owl's given name is recorded as Archibald[21].
  • Grey Owl's given name is recorded as Stansfeld[22].
  • Grey Owl's pseudonym is recorded as Grey Owl[23].
  • Grey Owl's pseudonym is recorded as Wa-Sha-Quon-Asin[24].
  • Grey Owl's significant event is recorded as disputed Native American heritage[25].
  • Grey Owl's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Grey Owl's described by source is recorded as ProDetLit[27].

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Origins and Family

Grey Owl's place of birth was Hastings[2]. He was born on September 18, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], conservationist[7], environmentalist[8], and hunter[9].

Recognition

Grey Owl received the Person of National Historic Significance[15].

Personal Life

Among Grey Owl's spouses was Anahareo[12].

Death and Burial

Grey Owl died on April 13, 1938[5]. He passed away in Prince Albert[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[19]. Burial took place at Prince Albert National Park[11].

Why It Matters

Grey Owl ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,158 views/month, #4,179 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Grey Owl born?

Grey Owl was born in Hastings[2].

Where did Grey Owl die?

Grey Owl passed away in Prince Albert[4].

Who was Grey Owl married to?

Grey Owl's spouses include Anahareo[12].

What did Grey Owl do for work?

Grey Owl worked as writer[6], conservationist[7], environmentalist[8], and hunter[9].

What awards did Grey Owl receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . ProDetLit. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . ProDetLit. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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