Horace Barker

American biochemist (1907-2000)
Person human Q5901505
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Horace Barker

Summary

Horace Barker is a human[1]. He was born in Oakland[2]. He was born on November 29, 1907[3]. He passed away in Berkeley[4]. He died on December 24, 2000[5]. He worked as a biochemist[6] and microbiologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Horace Barker was born in Oakland[2].
  • Horace Barker died in Berkeley[4].
  • Horace Barker was born on November 29, 1907[3].
  • Horace Barker died on December 24, 2000[5].
  • Horace Barker held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Horace Barker's professions included biochemist[6].
  • Horace Barker worked as a microbiologist[7].
  • Horace Barker's field of work was biochemistry[10].
  • Horace Barker was employed by University of California, Berkeley[11].
  • Horace Barker's education included a stint at Stanford University[12].
  • Horace Barker was educated at University of Chicago[13].
  • Horace Barker received the Guggenheim Fellowship[14].
  • Horace Barker received the National Medal of Science[15].
  • Horace Barker received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Horace Barker received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Horace Barker was a member of National Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Horace Barker was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Horace Barker is recorded as male[20].
  • Horace Barker's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Horace Barker's family name is recorded as Barker[22].
  • Horace Barker's given name is recorded as Horace[23].
  • Horace Barker's name in native language is recorded as Horace Barker[24].
  • Horace Barker's different from is recorded as Herbert Atkinson Barker[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oakland[2], Horace Barker… he was born on November 29, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Stanford University[12], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1885[28], headquartered in Stanford[29] and University of Chicago[13], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1890[32], headquartered in Chicago[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biochemist[6] and microbiologist[7]. Horace Barker's field of work was biochemistry[10]. He was employed by University of California, Berkeley[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], a fellowship grant[34], in United States[35], founded in 1925[36]; National Medal of Science[15], a science award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1963[39]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], a fellowship award[40].

Death and Burial

Horace Barker died on December 24, 2000[5]. He passed away in Berkeley[4].

Why It Matters

Horace Barker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Horace Barker born?

Horace Barker's place of birth was Oakland[2].

Where did Horace Barker die?

Horace Barker died in Berkeley[4].

What did Horace Barker do for work?

Horace Barker worked as biochemist[6] and microbiologist[7].

Where did Horace Barker go to school?

Horace Barker was educated at Stanford University[12] and University of Chicago[13].

What awards did Horace Barker receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[14], National Medal of Science[15], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16], and Guggenheim Fellowship[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Guggenheim Fellowship, National Medal of Science, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences +1
    Occupation biochemist, microbiologist
    Share catalogue author id 82831
    Family name Barker
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