Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.

U.S. mammalogist, bacteriologist, and pathologist (1875–1942)
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Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.
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Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.

Summary

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. is a human[1]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was born in Rock Island Arsenal[2]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was born on February 5, 1875[3]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. passed away in South Bend[4]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. died on May 19, 1942[5]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. worked as a zoologist[6], biologist[7], pathologist[8], curator[9], and bacteriologist[10]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rock Island Arsenal[2], Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.…
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. died in South Bend[4].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was born on February 5, 1875[3].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was born on 1875[12].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. died on May 19, 1942[5].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. died on 1942[13].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[14].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was married to Martha Maria Brewer Lyon[15].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. worked as a biologist[7].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. worked as a pathologist[8].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s professions included curator[9].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. worked as a bacteriologist[10].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s professions included parasitologist[17].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s field of work was zoology[18].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s field of work was mammalogy[19].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s field of work was bacteriology[20].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s field of work was pathology[21].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s field of work was parasitology[22].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s field of work was ophthalmology[23].
  • Among Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s employers was National Museum of Natural History[24].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s education included a stint at Brown University[25].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was educated at George Washington University[26].
  • Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s education included a stint at Rock Island High School[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was born in Rock Island Arsenal[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 5, 1875[3] and 1875[12].

Education

Educated at Brown University[25], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1765[30], headquartered in Providence[31]; George Washington University[26], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1821[34]; and Rock Island High School[27], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1936[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], biologist[7], pathologist[8], curator[9], bacteriologist[10], and parasitologist[17]. Fields of work include zoology[18], a branch of biology[38]; mammalogy[19], a branch of zoology[39]; bacteriology[20], a branch of biology[40]; pathology[21], a medical specialty[41]; parasitology[22], a branch of zoology[42]; and ophthalmology[23], a medical specialty[43]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was employed by National Museum of Natural History[24].

Personal Life

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was married to Martha Maria Brewer Lyon[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 19, 1942[5] and 1942[13]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. died in South Bend[4]. Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. born?

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was born in Rock Island Arsenal[2].

Where did Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. die?

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. passed away in South Bend[4].

Who was Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. married to?

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr.'s spouses include Martha Maria Brewer Lyon[15].

What did Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. do for work?

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. worked as zoologist[6], biologist[7], pathologist[8], curator[9], and bacteriologist[10].

Where did Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. go to school?

Marcus Ward Lyon, Jr. was educated at Brown University[25], George Washington University[26], and Rock Island High School[27].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] . archives.nd.edu. Retrieved . archives.nd.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980. wikidata.org.

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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Brown University, George Washington University, Rock Island High School
    Place of birth Rock Island Arsenal
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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