John J. Gumperz

American sociolinguist and anthropologist (1922–2013)
Person human Q9236948
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John J. Gumperz

Summary

John J. Gumperz is a human[1]. He was born in Hattingen[2]. He was born on January 9, 1922[3]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4]. He died on March 29, 2013[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and anthropologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hattingen[2], John J. Gumperz…
  • John J. Gumperz died in Santa Barbara[4].
  • John J. Gumperz was born on January 9, 1922[3].
  • John J. Gumperz died on March 29, 2013[5].
  • John J. Gumperz held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John J. Gumperz worked as a linguist[6].
  • John J. Gumperz worked as an anthropologist[7].
  • John J. Gumperz was employed by University of California, Berkeley[10].
  • John J. Gumperz's education included a stint at University of Michigan[11].
  • John J. Gumperz received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].
  • John J. Gumperz was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[13].
  • John J. Gumperz is recorded as male[14].
  • John J. Gumperz's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John J. Gumperz's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John J. Gumperz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[17].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hattingen[2], John J. Gumperz… he was born on January 9, 1922[3].

Education

John J. Gumperz's education included a stint at University of Michigan[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and anthropologist[7]. John J. Gumperz was employed by University of California, Berkeley[10].

Recognition

John J. Gumperz received the Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

Death and Burial

John J. Gumperz died on March 29, 2013[5]. He passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

Why It Matters

John J. Gumperz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was John J. Gumperz born?

Born in Hattingen[2], John J. Gumperz…

Where did John J. Gumperz die?

John J. Gumperz passed away in Santa Barbara[4].

What did John J. Gumperz do for work?

John J. Gumperz worked as linguist[6] and anthropologist[7].

Where did John J. Gumperz go to school?

John J. Gumperz was educated at University of Michigan[11].

What awards did John J. Gumperz receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [18] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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