James F. Crow
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James F. Crow (January 18, 1916 – January 4, 2012) was a geneticist, university teacher, and entomologist[1] born in Phoenixville[2][3][4] and died in Madison[5][2][3][4]. He studied at Dartmouth College, the University of Texas at Austin, and Friends University, specializing in population genetics. Crow’s work was influenced by John Thomas Patterson.
A self-identified atheist, he received notable recognition in his field, including the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal and election as a Foreign Member of the Royal Society[6][7].
James F. Crow
Summary
James F. Crow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Phoenixville[2]. He was born on January 18, 1916[3]. He died in Madison[4]. He died on January 4, 2012[5]. He worked as a geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and entomologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- James F. Crow was born in Phoenixville[2].
- James F. Crow died in Madison[4].
- James F. Crow was born on January 18, 1916[3].
- James F. Crow died on January 4, 2012[5].
- James F. Crow held citizenship in United States[10].
- James F. Crow's professions included geneticist[6].
- James F. Crow's professions included university teacher[7].
- James F. Crow worked as an entomologist[8].
- James F. Crow's field of work was population genetics[11].
- Among James F. Crow's employers was University of Wisconsin–Madison[12].
- James F. Crow's education included a stint at Dartmouth College[13].
- James F. Crow's education included a stint at University of Texas at Austin[14].
- James F. Crow was educated at Friends University[15].
- James F. Crow's doctoral advisor was John Thomas Patterson[16].
- James F. Crow received the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[17].
- James F. Crow received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18].
- James F. Crow was a member of Royal Society[19].
- James F. Crow was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
- James F. Crow was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- James F. Crow was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
- James F. Crow was a member of Japan Academy[23].
- James F. Crow's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
- James F. Crow was influenced by John Thomas Patterson[25].
- James F. Crow is recorded as male[26].
- James F. Crow's instance of is recorded as human[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Phoenixville[2], James F. Crow… he was born on January 18, 1916[3].
Education
Educated at Dartmouth College[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1769[30]; University of Texas at Austin[14], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1883[33], headquartered in Austin[34]; and Friends University[15], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1898[37]. James F. Crow's doctoral advisor was John Thomas Patterson[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and entomologist[8]. James F. Crow's field of work was population genetics[11]. He was employed by University of Wisconsin–Madison[12]. Doctoral students include Daniel Hartl[38], a biologist[39], b. 1943[40], awarded the Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[41], specialised in genetics[42]; Motoo Kimura[43], a biologist[44], 1924–1994[45], of Empire of Japan[46], awarded the Order of Culture[47], specialised in population genetics[48]; Etan Markowitz[49]; and Yuichiro Hiraizumi[50], a geneticist[51], 1927–2003[52].
Recognition
Awards received include Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[17], a biology award[53], in United States[54], founded in 1981[55] and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18], a fellowship award[56], in United Kingdom[57].
Personal Life
James F. Crow's religion is recorded as atheism[24].
Death and Burial
James F. Crow died on January 4, 2012[5]. He died in Madison[4].
Why It Matters
James F. Crow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by Newton Ennis Morton[60], an epidemiologist[61], 1929–2018[62], of United States[63], awarded the ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award[64], specialised in genetic epidemiology[65].
His notable doctoral advisees include Motoo Kimura[66], a biologist[67], 1924–1994[68], of Empire of Japan[69], awarded the Order of Culture[70], specialised in population genetics[71].
FAQs
Where was James F. Crow born?
James F. Crow's place of birth was Phoenixville[2].
Where did James F. Crow die?
James F. Crow died in Madison[4].
What did James F. Crow do for work?
James F. Crow worked as geneticist[6], university teacher[7], and entomologist[8].
Where did James F. Crow go to school?
James F. Crow was educated at Dartmouth College[13], University of Texas at Austin[14], and Friends University[15].
What awards did James F. Crow receive?
Honors received include Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal[17] and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[18].
Who did James F. Crow influence?
James F. Crow has been cited as an influence by Newton Ennis Morton[60].