Jon Edward Ahlquist

American molecular biologist, ornithologist (1944–2020)
Person human Q2355365
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Jon Edward Ahlquist

Summary

Jon Edward Ahlquist is a human[1]. He was born on July 27, 1944[2]. He passed away in Huntsville[3]. He died on May 7, 2020[4]. He worked as an ornithologist[5], molecular biologist[6], and zoologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jon Edward Ahlquist died in Huntsville[3].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist was born on July 27, 1944[2].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist died on May 7, 2020[4].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist worked as an ornithologist[5].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist worked as a molecular biologist[6].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Among Jon Edward Ahlquist's employers was Ohio University[10].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist received the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[11].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist is recorded as male[12].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist's family name is recorded as Ahlquist[14].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist's given name is recorded as Jon[15].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist's given name is recorded as Edward[16].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist's author citation is recorded as Ahlquist[17].
  • Jon Edward Ahlquist's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

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Origins and Family

Jon Edward Ahlquist was born on July 27, 1944[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[5], molecular biologist[6], and zoologist[7]. Among Jon Edward Ahlquist's employers was Ohio University[10].

Recognition

Jon Edward Ahlquist received the Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[11].

Death and Burial

Jon Edward Ahlquist died on May 7, 2020[4]. He died in Huntsville[3].

Why It Matters

Jon Edward Ahlquist ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

Works attributed to him include Sibley-Ahlquist taxonomy of birds[21], a taxonomy of birds[22], written by Charles Sibley[23].

FAQs

Where did Jon Edward Ahlquist die?

Jon Edward Ahlquist died in Huntsville[3].

What did Jon Edward Ahlquist do for work?

Jon Edward Ahlquist worked as ornithologist[5], molecular biologist[6], and zoologist[7].

What awards did Jon Edward Ahlquist receive?

Honors received include Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[11].

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  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . berryhillfh.com. berryhillfh.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . berryhillfh.com. berryhillfh.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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