Isaiah Bowman
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Summary
Isaiah Bowman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Waterloo[2]. He was born on December 26, 1878[3]. He passed away in Baltimore[4]. He died on January 6, 1950[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geographer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Isaiah Bowman was born in Waterloo[2].
- Isaiah Bowman passed away in Baltimore[4].
- Isaiah Bowman was born on December 26, 1878[3].
- Isaiah Bowman died on January 6, 1950[5].
- Isaiah Bowman held citizenship in United States[10].
- Isaiah Bowman worked as an explorer[6].
- Isaiah Bowman's professions included geographer[7].
- Isaiah Bowman's professions included university teacher[8].
- Isaiah Bowman's field of work was geography[11].
- Isaiah Bowman's field of work was cartographic mapping[12].
- Isaiah Bowman's field of work was physical geography[13].
- Isaiah Bowman's field of work was regional geography[14].
- Among Isaiah Bowman's employers was Yale University[15].
- Isaiah Bowman was educated at Harvard University[16].
- Isaiah Bowman was educated at Yale University[17].
- Isaiah Bowman received the David Livingstone Centenary Medal[18].
- Isaiah Bowman received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
- Isaiah Bowman received the Patron’s Medal[20].
- Isaiah Bowman received the Livingstone Medal[21].
- Isaiah Bowman received the Q141455591[22].
- Isaiah Bowman was a member of National Academy of Sciences[23].
- Isaiah Bowman was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
- Isaiah Bowman was a member of American Association of Geographers[25].
- Isaiah Bowman was a member of American Geographical Society[26].
- Isaiah Bowman was a member of American Philosophical Society[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Waterloo[2], Isaiah Bowman… he was born on December 26, 1878[3].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Yale University[17], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1701[34], headquartered in New Haven[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geographer[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include geography[11], an academic discipline[36]; cartographic mapping[12], a mapping activity[37]; physical geography[13], a branch of geography[38]; and regional geography[14], a branch of geography[39]. Isaiah Bowman was employed by Yale University[15].
Recognition
Awards received include David Livingstone Centenary Medal[18], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1913[42]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], a fellowship award[43]; Patron’s Medal[20], a science award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1839[46]; Livingstone Medal[21], a medallion[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1901[49]; and Q141455591[22].
Death and Burial
Isaiah Bowman died on January 6, 1950[5]. He passed away in Baltimore[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Isaiah Bowman include Bowman Coast[50], a coast[51]; Bowman Peninsula[52], a peninsula[53]; and Bowman Glacier[54], a glacier[55].
Why It Matters
Isaiah Bowman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include Bowman Coast[50], a coast[51]; Bowman Peninsula[52], a peninsula[53]; and Bowman Glacier[54], a glacier[55].
FAQs
Where was Isaiah Bowman born?
Born in Waterloo[2].
Where did Isaiah Bowman die?
Isaiah Bowman passed away in Baltimore[4].
What did Isaiah Bowman do for work?
Isaiah Bowman worked as explorer[6], geographer[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Isaiah Bowman go to school?
Isaiah Bowman was educated at Harvard University[16] and Yale University[17].
What awards did Isaiah Bowman receive?
Honors received include David Livingstone Centenary Medal[18], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19], Patron’s Medal[20], and Livingstone Medal[21].