Marjorie Chapman Townes

U.S. entomologist (1909 - 2006)
Person human Q111192921
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Marjorie Chapman Townes

Summary

Marjorie Chapman Townes is a human[1]. Born in Pawcatuck[2], she… she was born on March 28, 1909[3]. She died in Corvallis[4]. She died on October 8, 2006[5]. She worked as an entomologist[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Pawcatuck[2], Marjorie Chapman Townes…
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes died in Corvallis[4].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes was born on March 28, 1909[3].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes was born on January 1, 1909[9].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes died on October 8, 2006[5].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes died on January 1, 2006[10].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes was married to Henry K. Townes[11].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes worked as an entomologist[6].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes worked as a botanical collector[7].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's professions included scientific collector[8].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's education included a stint at Cornell University[13].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's education included a stint at Mount Holyoke College[14].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[15].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes is recorded as female[16].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's Commons category is recorded as Marjorie Chapman Townes[18].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Arts[19].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[20].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's family name is recorded as Townes[22].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's family name is recorded as Chapman[23].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's given name is recorded as Marjorie[24].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Marjorie Chapman Townes's Commons Creator page is recorded as Marjorie Chapman Townes[26].

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Origins and Family

Marjorie Chapman Townes's place of birth was Pawcatuck[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 28, 1909[3] and January 1, 1909[9].

Education

Educated at Cornell University[13], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1865[29], headquartered in Ithaca[30] and Mount Holyoke College[14], a liberal arts college in the United States[31], in United States[32], founded in 1837[33], headquartered in South Hadley[34]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Arts[19], Master of Arts[20], and Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8].

Personal Life

Among Marjorie Chapman Townes's spouses was Henry K. Townes[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 8, 2006[5] and January 1, 2006[10]. Marjorie Chapman Townes died in Corvallis[4].

FAQs

Where was Marjorie Chapman Townes born?

Marjorie Chapman Townes's place of birth was Pawcatuck[2].

Where did Marjorie Chapman Townes die?

Marjorie Chapman Townes died in Corvallis[4].

Who was Marjorie Chapman Townes married to?

Marjorie Chapman Townes's spouses include Henry K. Townes[11].

What did Marjorie Chapman Townes do for work?

Marjorie Chapman Townes worked as entomologist[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8].

Where did Marjorie Chapman Townes go to school?

Marjorie Chapman Townes was educated at Cornell University[13] and Mount Holyoke College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Journal of Hymenoptera Research. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Journal of Hymenoptera Research. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Journal of Hymenoptera Research. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . amentinst.org. Retrieved . amentinst.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . amentinst.org. Retrieved . amentinst.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . amentinst.org. Retrieved . amentinst.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . amentinst.org. Retrieved . amentinst.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . amentinst.org. Retrieved . amentinst.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Journal of Hymenoptera Research. wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Journal of Hymenoptera Research. wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . nytimes.com. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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