Julian Steward

American anthropologist (1902–1972)
Person human Q1343537
Julian Steward
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Julian Steward

Summary

Julian Steward is a human[1]. Born in Washington, D.C.[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1902[3]. He died in Urbana[4]. He died on February 6, 1972[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Julian Steward was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Julian Steward passed away in Urbana[4].
  • Julian Steward was born on January 31, 1902[3].
  • Julian Steward died on February 6, 1972[5].
  • Among Julian Steward's spouses was Dorothy Nyswander[9].
  • Julian Steward held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Julian Steward's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Julian Steward worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Julian Steward's field of work was anthropology[11].
  • Among Julian Steward's employers was University of Michigan[12].
  • Julian Steward was educated at Cornell University[13].
  • Julian Steward's education included a stint at Deep Springs College[14].
  • Julian Steward's doctoral advisor was Alfred L. Kroeber[15].
  • Julian Steward was a member of National Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Julian Steward is recorded as male[17].
  • Julian Steward's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Julian Steward supervised Vera D. Rubin as a doctoral student[19].
  • Julian Steward's family name is recorded as Steward[20].
  • Julian Steward's given name is recorded as Julian[21].
  • Julian Steward's given name is recorded as Haynes[22].
  • Julian Steward's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Julian Steward's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Julian Haynes Steward'}[24].

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Origins and Family

Julian Steward's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on January 31, 1902[3].

Education

Educated at Cornell University[13], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1865[27], headquartered in Ithaca[28] and Deep Springs College[14], a liberal arts college[29], in United States[30], founded in 1917[31]. Julian Steward's doctoral advisor was Alfred L. Kroeber[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7]. Julian Steward's field of work was anthropology[11]. Among his employers was University of Michigan[12]. He supervised Vera D. Rubin as a doctoral student[19].

Personal Life

Among Julian Steward's spouses was Dorothy Nyswander[9].

Death and Burial

Julian Steward died on February 6, 1972[5]. He passed away in Urbana[4].

Why It Matters

Julian Steward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Julian Steward born?

Julian Steward's place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Julian Steward die?

Julian Steward passed away in Urbana[4].

Who was Julian Steward married to?

Julian Steward's spouses include Dorothy Nyswander[9].

What did Julian Steward do for work?

Julian Steward worked as anthropologist[6] and archaeologist[7].

Where did Julian Steward go to school?

Julian Steward was educated at Cornell University[13] and Deep Springs College[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . dx.doi.org. Retrieved . dx.doi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Doctoral student Vera D. Rubin
    Country of citizenship United States
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