John J. Craighead

American conservationist
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John J. Craighead

Summary

John J. Craighead is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on August 14, 1916[3]. He passed away in Missoula[4]. He died on September 18, 2016[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6] and environmentalist[7].

Key Facts

  • John J. Craighead's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].
  • John J. Craighead died in Missoula[4].
  • John J. Craighead was born on August 14, 1916[3].
  • John J. Craighead died on September 18, 2016[5].
  • John J. Craighead's father was Frank Cooper Craighead, Sr.[8].
  • John J. Craighead held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John J. Craighead worked as a naturalist[6].
  • John J. Craighead's professions included environmentalist[7].
  • John J. Craighead was employed by National Park Service[10].
  • Among John J. Craighead's employers was University of Montana[11].
  • John J. Craighead was educated at University of Michigan[12].
  • John J. Craighead's education included a stint at Pennsylvania State University[13].
  • John J. Craighead received the Aldo Leopold Award[14].
  • John J. Craighead is recorded as male[15].
  • John J. Craighead's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John J. Craighead is part of Frank and John Craighead[17].
  • John J. Craighead's Commons category is recorded as John J. Craighead[18].
  • John J. Craighead's family name is recorded as Craighead[19].
  • John J. Craighead's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John J. Craighead's partner in business or sport is recorded as Frank Craighead[21].
  • John J. Craighead's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John J. Craighead's sibling is recorded as Frank Craighead[23].
  • John J. Craighead's sibling is recorded as Jean Craighead George[24].

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Origins and Family

John J. Craighead was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on August 14, 1916[3]. His father was Frank Cooper Craighead, Sr.[8].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[12], a public research university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1817[27], headquartered in Ann Arbor[28] and Pennsylvania State University[13], a public research university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1855[31], headquartered in Penn State University Park[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6] and environmentalist[7]. Employers include National Park Service[10], an United States federal agency[33], in United States[34], founded in 1916[35], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[36] and University of Montana[11], a public university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1893[39].

Recognition

John J. Craighead received the Aldo Leopold Award[14].

Death and Burial

John J. Craighead died on September 18, 2016[5]. He passed away in Missoula[4].

FAQs

Where was John J. Craighead born?

John J. Craighead's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did John J. Craighead die?

John J. Craighead passed away in Missoula[4].

Who were John J. Craighead's parents?

John J. Craighead's father was Frank Cooper Craighead, Sr.[8].

What did John J. Craighead do for work?

John J. Craighead worked as naturalist[6] and environmentalist[7].

Where did John J. Craighead go to school?

John J. Craighead was educated at University of Michigan[12] and Pennsylvania State University[13].

What awards did John J. Craighead receive?

Honors received include Aldo Leopold Award[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . seas.umich.edu. seas.umich.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. blog.education.nationalgeographic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . ijw.org. ijw.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wildlife.org. wildlife.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . craigheadresearch.org. craigheadresearch.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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