Joseph Rock

Austrian-American scientist-explorer (1884-1962)
Person human Q78631
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Joseph Rock

Summary

Joseph Rock is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on January 13, 1884[3]. He passed away in Honolulu[4]. He died on December 5, 1962[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], explorer[7], linguist[8], geographer[9], and photographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Rock's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Joseph Rock died in Honolulu[4].
  • Joseph Rock was born on January 13, 1884[3].
  • Joseph Rock was born on January 1, 1884[12].
  • Joseph Rock died on December 5, 1962[5].
  • Joseph Rock died on January 1, 1962[13].
  • Burial took place at O'ahu Cemetery[14].
  • Joseph Rock held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Joseph Rock held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Joseph Rock's professions included botanist[6].
  • Joseph Rock's professions included explorer[7].
  • Joseph Rock's professions included linguist[8].
  • Joseph Rock's professions included geographer[9].
  • Joseph Rock worked as a photographer[10].
  • Joseph Rock worked as a writer[17].
  • Joseph Rock's field of work was botany[18].
  • Among Joseph Rock's employers was University of Hawaiʻi System[19].
  • Joseph Rock received the Prix Stanislas Julien[20].
  • Joseph Rock is recorded as male[21].
  • Joseph Rock's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Joseph Rock's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Francis Charles Rock[23].
  • Joseph Rock's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[24].
  • Joseph Rock's family name is recorded as Rock[25].
  • Joseph Rock's given name is recorded as Joseph[26].
  • Joseph Rock's given name is recorded as Francis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Rock was born in Vienna[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 13, 1884[3] and January 1, 1884[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], explorer[7], linguist[8], geographer[9], photographer[10], and writer[17]. Joseph Rock's field of work was botany[18]. He was employed by University of Hawaiʻi System[19].

Recognition

Joseph Rock received the Prix Stanislas Julien[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 5, 1962[5] and January 1, 1962[13]. Joseph Rock died in Honolulu[4]. Burial took place at O'ahu Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Joseph Rock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Rock born?

Born in Vienna[2], Joseph Rock…

Where did Joseph Rock die?

Joseph Rock passed away in Honolulu[4].

What did Joseph Rock do for work?

Joseph Rock worked as botanist[6], explorer[7], linguist[8], geographer[9], and photographer[10].

What awards did Joseph Rock receive?

Honors received include Prix Stanislas Julien[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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