Justin Winsor

Summary

Justin Winsor is a human^[1]. He was born in Boston^[2]. He was born on January 2, 1831^[3]. He died in Cambridge^[4]. He died on October 22, 1897^[5]. He worked as a librarian^[6], writer^[7], and historian^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Justin Winsor was born in Boston^[2].
• Justin Winsor passed away in Cambridge^[4].
• Justin Winsor was born on January 2, 1831^[3].
• Justin Winsor died on October 22, 1897^[5].
• Justin Winsor is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery^[10].
• Justin Winsor's father was Nathaniel Winsor, III^[11].
• Justin Winsor held citizenship in United States^[12].
• Justin Winsor's professions included librarian^[6].
• Justin Winsor worked as a writer^[7].
• Justin Winsor's professions included historian^[8].
• Justin Winsor's field of work was non-fiction literature^[13].
• Justin Winsor's field of work was history^[14].
• Justin Winsor's field of work was library science^[15].
• Justin Winsor held the position of President of the American Library Association^[16].
• Justin Winsor held the position of President of the American Library Association^[17].
• Justin Winsor held the position of Harvard University Librarian^[18].
• Justin Winsor's education included a stint at Harvard University^[19].
• Justin Winsor was educated at Boston Latin School^[20].
• Justin Winsor was educated at Heidelberg University^[21].
• Justin Winsor received the Library Hall of Fame^[22].
• Justin Winsor was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[23].
• Justin Winsor was a member of American Library Association^[24].
• Justin Winsor was a member of American Antiquarian Society^[25].
• Justin Winsor was a member of American Historical Association^[26].
• Justin Winsor was a member of Bibliographical Society^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Justin Winsor was born in Boston^[2]. He was born on January 2, 1831^[3]. His father was Nathaniel Winsor, III^[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University^[19], a private university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1636^[30], headquartered in Cambridge^[31]; Boston Latin School^[20], a magnet school^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1635^[34]; and Heidelberg University^[21], a public research university^[35], in Germany^[36], founded in 1386^[37], headquartered in Heidelberg^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian^[6], writer^[7], and historian^[8]. Fields of work include non-fiction literature^[13], a sub-set of literature^[39]; history^[14]; and library science^[15], an academic discipline^[40]. Positions held include President of the American Library Association^[16] and Harvard University Librarian^[18].

Recognition

Justin Winsor received the Library Hall of Fame^[22].

Death and Burial

Justin Winsor died on October 22, 1897^[5]. He died in Cambridge^[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Justin Winsor include Justin Winsor Prize^[41], an award^[42].

Why It Matters

Justin Winsor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43]

Entities named for him include Justin Winsor Prize^[41], an award^[42].

FAQs

Where was Justin Winsor born?

Justin Winsor's place of birth was Boston^[2].

Where did Justin Winsor die?

Justin Winsor passed away in Cambridge^[4].

Who were Justin Winsor's parents?

Justin Winsor's father was Nathaniel Winsor, III^[11].

What did Justin Winsor do for work?

Justin Winsor worked as librarian^[6], writer^[7], and historian^[8].

Where did Justin Winsor go to school?

Justin Winsor was educated at Harvard University^[19], Boston Latin School^[20], and Heidelberg University^[21].

What awards did Justin Winsor receive?

Honors received include Library Hall of Fame^[22].