John G. Torrey

American plant physiologist (1921-1993)
Person human Q112369901
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John G. Torrey

Summary

John G. Torrey is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1921[3]. He died in Greenfield[4]. He died on January 7, 1993[5]. He worked as a plant physiologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • John G. Torrey's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • John G. Torrey died in Greenfield[4].
  • John G. Torrey was born on February 22, 1921[3].
  • John G. Torrey died on January 7, 1993[5].
  • John G. Torrey held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John G. Torrey's professions included plant physiologist[6].
  • John G. Torrey worked as a university teacher[7].
  • John G. Torrey held the position of president[10].
  • John G. Torrey was employed by University of California, Berkeley[11].
  • John G. Torrey's education included a stint at Williams College[12].
  • John G. Torrey's education included a stint at Harvard University[13].
  • John G. Torrey received the Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States[14].
  • John G. Torrey received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • John G. Torrey received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • John G. Torrey was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • John G. Torrey was a member of Botanical Society of America[18].
  • John G. Torrey was a member of Society for Developmental Biology[19].
  • John G. Torrey was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • John G. Torrey is recorded as male[21].
  • John G. Torrey's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John G. Torrey earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[23].
  • John G. Torrey's described at URL is recorded as http://www.nasonline.org/member-directory/deceased-members/49700.html[24].

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Origins and Family

John G. Torrey was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on February 22, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Williams College[12], a liberal arts college[25], in United States[26], founded in 1793[27] and Harvard University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]. John G. Torrey earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include plant physiologist[6] and university teacher[7]. John G. Torrey was employed by University of California, Berkeley[11]. He held the position of president[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States[14], a fellowship award[32], in United States[33]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15], a fellowship award[34]; and Guggenheim Fellowship[16], a fellowship grant[35], in United States[36], founded in 1925[37].

Death and Burial

John G. Torrey died on January 7, 1993[5]. He passed away in Greenfield[4].

Why It Matters

John G. Torrey is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was John G. Torrey born?

John G. Torrey was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did John G. Torrey die?

John G. Torrey passed away in Greenfield[4].

What did John G. Torrey do for work?

John G. Torrey worked as plant physiologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did John G. Torrey go to school?

John G. Torrey was educated at Williams College[12] and Harvard University[13].

What awards did John G. Torrey receive?

Honors received include Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States[14], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15], and Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Biographical Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved . nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Guggenheim Fellows database. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Guggenheim Fellows database. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation plant physiologist, university teacher
    Award received Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Guggenheim Fellowship
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