Justin Orvel Schmidt

American entomologist
Person human Q14688276
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Justin Orvel Schmidt

Summary

Justin Orvel Schmidt is a human[1]. Born in Rhinelander[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1947[3]. He died in Tucson[4]. He died on February 18, 2023[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6] and entomologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rhinelander[2], Justin Orvel Schmidt…
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt died in Tucson[4].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt was born on March 23, 1947[3].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt died on February 18, 2023[5].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt worked as an entomologist[7].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt's education included a stint at Pennsylvania State University[10].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt received the Ig Nobel Prize[11].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt is recorded as male[12].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[14].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt's family name is recorded as Schmidt[15].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt's given name is recorded as Justin[16].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Justin Orvel Schmidt'}[17].
  • Justin Orvel Schmidt's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Justin O. Schmidt'}[18].

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Origins and Family

Justin Orvel Schmidt's place of birth was Rhinelander[2]. He was born on March 23, 1947[3].

Education

Justin Orvel Schmidt was educated at Pennsylvania State University[10]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6] and entomologist[7].

Recognition

Justin Orvel Schmidt received the Ig Nobel Prize[11].

Death and Burial

Justin Orvel Schmidt died on February 18, 2023[5]. He passed away in Tucson[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Justin Orvel Schmidt include Schmidt sting pain index[19], a pain scale[20].

Why It Matters

Justin Orvel Schmidt ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (673 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

He has been cited as an influence by Coyote Peterson[23], a YouTuber[24], b. 1981[25], of United States[26], awarded the Silver Play Button[27].

He is credited with the discovery of Schmidt sting pain index[28], a pain scale[29]. Entities named for him include Schmidt sting pain index[19], a pain scale[20].

FAQs

Where was Justin Orvel Schmidt born?

Justin Orvel Schmidt's place of birth was Rhinelander[2].

Where did Justin Orvel Schmidt die?

Justin Orvel Schmidt died in Tucson[4].

What did Justin Orvel Schmidt do for work?

Justin Orvel Schmidt worked as zoologist[6] and entomologist[7].

Where did Justin Orvel Schmidt go to school?

Justin Orvel Schmidt was educated at Pennsylvania State University[10].

What awards did Justin Orvel Schmidt receive?

Honors received include Ig Nobel Prize[11].

Who did Justin Orvel Schmidt influence?

Justin Orvel Schmidt has been cited as an influence by Coyote Peterson[23].

What did Justin Orvel Schmidt discover?

Justin Orvel Schmidt is credited as discoverer of Schmidt sting pain index[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . liberation.fr. liberation.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . news.azpm.org. news.azpm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [20] . 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. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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