Marie Poland Fish

American ichthyologist for the National Museum of Natural History
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Marie Poland Fish

Summary

Marie Poland Fish is a human[1]. Born in Paterson[2], she… she was born on May 22, 1902[3]. She died in Westport[4]. She died on 1989[5]. She worked as an ichthyologist[6], marine biologist[7], bioacoustician[8], oceanographer[9], and biologist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paterson[2], Marie Poland Fish…
  • Marie Poland Fish passed away in Westport[4].
  • Marie Poland Fish was born on May 22, 1902[3].
  • Marie Poland Fish was born on 1900[12].
  • Marie Poland Fish died on 1989[5].
  • Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery[13].
  • Among Marie Poland Fish's spouses was Charles John Fish[14].
  • Marie Poland Fish held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Marie Poland Fish's professions included ichthyologist[6].
  • Marie Poland Fish's professions included marine biologist[7].
  • Marie Poland Fish's professions included bioacoustician[8].
  • Marie Poland Fish's professions included oceanographer[9].
  • Marie Poland Fish's professions included biologist[10].
  • Marie Poland Fish's field of work was ichthyology[16].
  • Marie Poland Fish's field of work was bioacoustics[17].
  • Marie Poland Fish held the position of scientific aide[18].
  • Marie Poland Fish was employed by Office of Naval Research[19].
  • Among Marie Poland Fish's employers was University of Rhode Island[20].
  • Marie Poland Fish was employed by United States National Museum[21].
  • Among Marie Poland Fish's employers was U.S. Bureau of Fisheries[22].
  • Marie Poland Fish was educated at Smith College[23].
  • Marie Poland Fish was educated at University of Rhode Island[24].
  • Marie Poland Fish received the The Smith College Medal[25].
  • Marie Poland Fish received the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award[26].
  • Marie Poland Fish is recorded as female[27].

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Origins and Family

Marie Poland Fish was born in Paterson[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 22, 1902[3] and 1900[12].

Education

Educated at Smith College[23], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1871[30], headquartered in Northampton[31] and University of Rhode Island[24], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1892[34], headquartered in Kingston[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ichthyologist[6], marine biologist[7], bioacoustician[8], oceanographer[9], and biologist[10]. Fields of work include ichthyology[16], a branch of zoology[36] and bioacoustics[17], a branch of biology[37]. Employers include Office of Naval Research[19], a government agency[38], in United States[39], founded in 1945[40], headquartered in Arlington County[41]; University of Rhode Island[20], a public university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1892[44], headquartered in Kingston[45]; United States National Museum[21], a national museum[46], in United States[47], founded in 1850[48], headquartered in Smithsonian Institution Building[49]; and U.S. Bureau of Fisheries[22], a government agency[50], founded in 1903[51]. Marie Poland Fish held the position of scientific aide[18].

Recognition

Awards received include The Smith College Medal[25] and Navy Distinguished Public Service Award[26], an award[52], founded in 1951[53].

Personal Life

Among Marie Poland Fish's spouses was Charles John Fish[14].

Death and Burial

Marie Poland Fish died on 1989[5]. She died in Westport[4]. Burial took place at Oak Grove Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Marie Poland Fish ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Marie Poland Fish born?

Marie Poland Fish was born in Paterson[2].

Where did Marie Poland Fish die?

Marie Poland Fish passed away in Westport[4].

Who was Marie Poland Fish married to?

Marie Poland Fish's spouses include Charles John Fish[14].

What did Marie Poland Fish do for work?

Marie Poland Fish worked as ichthyologist[6], marine biologist[7], bioacoustician[8], oceanographer[9], and biologist[10].

Where did Marie Poland Fish go to school?

Marie Poland Fish was educated at Smith College[23] and University of Rhode Island[24].

What awards did Marie Poland Fish receive?

Honors received include The Smith College Medal[25] and Navy Distinguished Public Service Award[26].

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  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . proquest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . smith.edu. smith.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . smithsonianmag.com. Retrieved . smithsonianmag.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . proquest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender female
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    Occupation ichthyologist, marine biologist, bioacoustician +2
    Spouse Charles John Fish
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