James M. Schopf

American paleobotanist and coal geologist (1911–1978)
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James M. Schopf

Summary

James M. Schopf is a human[1]. Born in Cheyenne[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1911[3]. He died on September 15, 1978[4]. He worked as a paleobotanist[5], botanist[6], and geologist[7].

Key Facts

  • James M. Schopf was born in Cheyenne[2].
  • James M. Schopf was born on June 2, 1911[3].
  • James M. Schopf was born on January 1, 1911[8].
  • James M. Schopf died on September 15, 1978[4].
  • James M. Schopf died on January 1, 1978[9].
  • A child of James M. Schopf was Thomas J. M. Schopf[10].
  • A child of James M. Schopf was J. William Schopf[11].
  • James M. Schopf held citizenship in United States[12].
  • James M. Schopf worked as a paleobotanist[5].
  • James M. Schopf worked as a botanist[6].
  • James M. Schopf's professions included geologist[7].
  • Among James M. Schopf's employers was United States Bureau of Mines[13].
  • Among James M. Schopf's employers was United States Geological Survey[14].
  • James M. Schopf was educated at University of Illinois system[15].
  • James M. Schopf received the Paleontological Society Medal[16].
  • James M. Schopf is recorded as male[17].
  • James M. Schopf's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • James M. Schopf earned the academic degree of doctorate[19].
  • James M. Schopf's family name is recorded as Schopf[20].
  • James M. Schopf's given name is recorded as James[21].
  • James M. Schopf's has works in the collection is recorded as Invertebrate paleontology collection, Carnegie Museum of Natural History[22].
  • James M. Schopf's has works in the collection is recorded as Smithsonian Institution Archives[23].
  • James M. Schopf's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cheyenne[2], James M. Schopf… Recorded date of birth include June 2, 1911[3] and January 1, 1911[8].

Education

James M. Schopf's education included a stint at University of Illinois system[15]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleobotanist[5], botanist[6], and geologist[7]. Employers include United States Bureau of Mines[13], a government agency[25], in United States[26], founded in 1910[27], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[28] and United States Geological Survey[14], an United States federal agency[29], in United States[30], founded in 1879[31], headquartered in Reston[32].

Recognition

James M. Schopf received the Paleontological Society Medal[16].

Personal Life

Children include Thomas J. M. Schopf[10], a paleontologist[33], 1939–1984[34], of United States[35], awarded the Charles Schuchert Award[36] and J. William Schopf[11], a botanist[37], b. 1941[38], of United States[39], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[40], specialised in paleobiology[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 15, 1978[4] and January 1, 1978[9].

FAQs

Where was James M. Schopf born?

James M. Schopf's place of birth was Cheyenne[2].

What did James M. Schopf do for work?

James M. Schopf worked as paleobotanist[5], botanist[6], and geologist[7].

Where did James M. Schopf go to school?

James M. Schopf was educated at University of Illinois system[15].

What awards did James M. Schopf receive?

Honors received include Paleontological Society Medal[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Memorial to James Morton Schopf 1911-1978. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . WorldCat Entities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . siarchives.si.edu. siarchives.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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