J. William Schopf
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Summary
J. William Schopf is a human[1]. Born in Illinois[2], he… he was born on September 27, 1941[3]. He worked as a botanist[4], paleontologist[5], university teacher[6], and evolutionary biologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- J. William Schopf's place of birth was Illinois[2].
- Born in Urbana[9].
- J. William Schopf was born on September 27, 1941[3].
- J. William Schopf's father was James M. Schopf[10].
- J. William Schopf held citizenship in United States[11].
- J. William Schopf's professions included botanist[4].
- J. William Schopf's professions included paleontologist[5].
- J. William Schopf's professions included university teacher[6].
- J. William Schopf's professions included evolutionary biologist[7].
- J. William Schopf's field of work was paleobiology[12].
- J. William Schopf's field of work was fossil[13].
- J. William Schopf held the position of professor emeritus[14].
- Among J. William Schopf's employers was University of California, Los Angeles[15].
- J. William Schopf's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
- J. William Schopf was educated at Oberlin College[17].
- J. William Schopf received the Guggenheim Fellowship[18].
- J. William Schopf received the Paleontological Society Medal[19].
- J. William Schopf received the Alan T. Waterman Award[20].
- J. William Schopf received the Oparin Medal[21].
- J. William Schopf received the Charles Doolittle Walcott Medal[22].
- J. William Schopf received the Charles Schuchert Award[23].
- J. William Schopf was a member of American Philosophical Society[24].
- J. William Schopf was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
- J. William Schopf was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
- J. William Schopf is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Illinois[2], an U.S. state[28], in United States[29], founded in 1818[30] and Urbana[9], a city of Illinois[31], in United States[32], founded in 1833[33]. J. William Schopf was born on September 27, 1941[3]. His father was James M. Schopf[10].
Education
Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1636[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37] and Oberlin College[17], a college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1833[40], headquartered in Oberlin[41]. J. William Schopf earned the academic degree of doctorate[42]. He studied under Elso Sterrenberg Barghoorn[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[4], paleontologist[5], university teacher[6], and evolutionary biologist[7]. Fields of work include paleobiology[12], a branch of biology[44] and fossil[13]. J. William Schopf was employed by University of California, Los Angeles[15]. He held the position of professor emeritus[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], a fellowship grant[45], in United States[46], founded in 1925[47]; Paleontological Society Medal[19], a science award[48], in United States[49]; Alan T. Waterman Award[20], a science award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1975[52]; Oparin Medal[21], an award[53]; Charles Doolittle Walcott Medal[22], a science award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1934[56]; and Charles Schuchert Award[23], a science award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1973[59].
Why It Matters
J. William Schopf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
FAQs
Where was J. William Schopf born?
J. William Schopf's place of birth was Illinois[2].
Who were J. William Schopf's parents?
J. William Schopf's father was James M. Schopf[10].
What did J. William Schopf do for work?
J. William Schopf worked as botanist[4], paleontologist[5], university teacher[6], and evolutionary biologist[7].
Where did J. William Schopf go to school?
J. William Schopf was educated at Harvard University[16] and Oberlin College[17].
What awards did J. William Schopf receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[18], Paleontological Society Medal[19], Alan T. Waterman Award[20], and Oparin Medal[21].