Ludlow Griscom

American ornithologist, botanist, ichthyologist and museum professional (1890-1959)
Person human Q1873929
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Ludlow Griscom

Summary

Ludlow Griscom is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on June 17, 1890[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on May 28, 1959[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], ichthyologist[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Ludlow Griscom…
  • Ludlow Griscom died in Cambridge[4].
  • Ludlow Griscom was born on June 17, 1890[3].
  • Ludlow Griscom died on May 28, 1959[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].
  • Ludlow Griscom held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ludlow Griscom's professions included botanist[6].
  • Ludlow Griscom worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Ludlow Griscom worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Ludlow Griscom worked as an ichthyologist[9].
  • Ludlow Griscom worked as a botanical collector[10].
  • Ludlow Griscom's professions included scientific collector[14].
  • Ludlow Griscom's field of work was ornithology[15].
  • Among Ludlow Griscom's employers was Harvard University[16].
  • Ludlow Griscom was employed by Cornell University[17].
  • Among Ludlow Griscom's employers was University of Virginia[18].
  • Ludlow Griscom was employed by American Museum of Natural History[19].
  • Ludlow Griscom's education included a stint at Columbia University[20].
  • Ludlow Griscom was educated at Cornell University[21].
  • Ludlow Griscom was educated at Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences[22].
  • Ludlow Griscom received the Audubon Medal[23].
  • Ludlow Griscom is recorded as male[24].
  • Ludlow Griscom's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ludlow Griscom's Commons category is recorded as Ludlow Griscom[26].
  • Ludlow Griscom's family name is recorded as Griscom[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Ludlow Griscom… he was born on June 17, 1890[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[20], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31]; Cornell University[21], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1865[34], headquartered in Ithaca[35]; and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences[22], a faculty[36], in United States[37], founded in 1874[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], ichthyologist[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[14]. Ludlow Griscom's field of work was ornithology[15]. Employers include Harvard University[16], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1636[41], headquartered in Cambridge[42]; Cornell University[17], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1865[45], headquartered in Ithaca[46]; University of Virginia[18], a public research university[47], in United States[48], founded in 1819[49], headquartered in Charlottesville[50]; and American Museum of Natural History[19], a natural history museum[51], in United States[52], founded in 1869[53], headquartered in New York City[54].

Recognition

Ludlow Griscom received the Audubon Medal[23].

Death and Burial

Ludlow Griscom died on May 28, 1959[5]. He died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludlow Griscom include Ludlow Griscom Award[55], an award[56].

Why It Matters

Ludlow Griscom ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

Entities named for him include Ludlow Griscom Award[55], an award[56].

FAQs

Where was Ludlow Griscom born?

Ludlow Griscom was born in New York City[2].

Where did Ludlow Griscom die?

Ludlow Griscom died in Cambridge[4].

What did Ludlow Griscom do for work?

Ludlow Griscom worked as botanist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], ichthyologist[9], and botanical collector[10].

Where did Ludlow Griscom go to school?

Ludlow Griscom was educated at Columbia University[20], Cornell University[21], and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences[22].

What awards did Ludlow Griscom receive?

Honors received include Audubon Medal[23].

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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