James Marr

Scottish marine biologist and polar explorer (1902–1965)
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James Marr

Summary

James Marr is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aberdeenshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1902[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 30, 1965[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], marine biologist[7], biologist[8], and polar explorer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • James Marr was born in Aberdeenshire[2].
  • James Marr died in London[4].
  • James Marr was born on January 1, 1902[3].
  • James Marr died on April 30, 1965[5].
  • James Marr held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • James Marr's professions included explorer[6].
  • James Marr's professions included marine biologist[7].
  • James Marr worked as a biologist[8].
  • James Marr's professions included polar explorer[9].
  • James Marr's field of work was polar exploration[12].
  • James Marr's field of work was marine biology[13].
  • James Marr's field of work was biology[14].
  • James Marr's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[15].
  • James Marr received the Polar Medal[16].
  • James Marr received the W. S. Bruce Medal[17].
  • James Marr is recorded as male[18].
  • James Marr's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James Marr's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • James Marr was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • James Marr's family name is recorded as Marr[22].
  • James Marr's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James Marr's participant in is recorded as Shackleton–Rowett Expedition[24].
  • James Marr's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • James Marr's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James William Slessor Marr'}[26].
  • James Marr's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Marr'}[27].

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Origins and Family

James Marr's place of birth was Aberdeenshire[2]. He was born on January 1, 1902[3].

Education

James Marr's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], marine biologist[7], biologist[8], and polar explorer[9]. Fields of work include polar exploration[12], an academic discipline[28]; marine biology[13], a branch of biology[29]; and biology[14], a branch of science[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Polar Medal[16], a medallion[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1857[33] and W. S. Bruce Medal[17].

Death and Burial

James Marr died on April 30, 1965[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for James Marr include Marr Ice Piedmont[34], a landform[35] and Mount Marr[36], a mountain[37].

Why It Matters

James Marr ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Marr Ice Piedmont[34], a landform[35] and Mount Marr[36], a mountain[37].

FAQs

Where was James Marr born?

Born in Aberdeenshire[2], James Marr…

Where did James Marr die?

James Marr died in London[4].

What did James Marr do for work?

James Marr worked as explorer[6], marine biologist[7], biologist[8], and polar explorer[9].

Where did James Marr go to school?

James Marr was educated at University of Aberdeen[15].

What awards did James Marr receive?

Honors received include Polar Medal[16] and W. S. Bruce Medal[17].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Aberdeenshire
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    Educated at University of Aberdeen
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