Harold J. Cook

American paleontologist (1887-1962)
Person human Q21518021
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Summary

Harold J. Cook was born on July 31, 1887[1], in Cheyenne[2]. He died on September 29, 1962[3], in Scottsbluff[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5] and geologist[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1887[8]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1962[9]
  • Place of burial: Fairview Cemetery[10]
  • Father: James H. Cook[11]
  • Mother: Kate Graham[12]
  • Spouse: Eleanor Barbour Cook[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[14]
  • Educated at: University of Nebraska–Lincoln[15], Columbia University[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Archives at: American Heritage Center[18]
  • Residence: Agate[19]
  • Family name: Cook[20]
  • Given name: Harold[21], James[22]
  • Described at URL: https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv286803[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
  • Number of children: 4[25]
  • Writing language: English[26]

FAQs

Where was Harold J. Cook born?

Harold J. Cook was born in Cheyenne[2].

Where did Harold J. Cook die?

Harold J. Cook died in Scottsbluff[4].

Who were Harold J. Cook's parents?

Harold J. Cook's father was James H. Cook[11]. Harold J. Cook's mother was Kate Graham[12].

Who was Harold J. Cook married to?

Harold J. Cook's spouses include Eleanor Barbour Cook[13].

What did Harold J. Cook do for work?

Harold J. Cook worked as a paleontologist[5] and geologist[6].

Where did Harold J. Cook go to school?

Harold J. Cook was educated at University of Nebraska–Lincoln[15] and Columbia University[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . niobraracountylibrary.org. niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . niobraracountylibrary.org. niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . niobraracountylibrary.org. niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . niobraracountylibrary.org. niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Retrieved . archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . niobraracountylibrary.org. niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Retrieved . archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Retrieved . archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . niobraracountylibrary.org. niobraracountylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Date of birth → +1887-07-31T00:00:00Z, +1887-01-01T00:00:00Z
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