Marston Bates

American entomologist (1906-1974)
Person human Q6773993
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Marston Bates

Summary

Marston Bates is a human[1]. Born in Michigan[2], he… he was born on July 23, 1906[3]. He died on April 3, 1974[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5] and entomologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Michigan[2], Marston Bates…
  • Marston Bates was born on July 23, 1906[3].
  • Marston Bates died on April 3, 1974[4].
  • Marston Bates was married to Nancy Bell Fairchild[8].
  • Marston Bates held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Marston Bates worked as a zoologist[5].
  • Marston Bates's professions included entomologist[6].
  • Among Marston Bates's employers was University of Michigan[10].
  • Marston Bates's education included a stint at Harvard University[11].
  • Marston Bates was educated at University of Florida[12].
  • Marston Bates received the Charles P. Daly Medal[13].
  • Marston Bates received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • Marston Bates was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • Marston Bates is recorded as male[16].
  • Marston Bates's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Marston Bates's family name is recorded as Bates[18].
  • Marston Bates's given name is recorded as Drell[19].
  • Marston Bates's given name is recorded as Marston[20].
  • Marston Bates's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Marston Bates's writing language is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

Marston Bates was born in Michigan[2]. He was born on July 23, 1906[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[11], a private university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1636[25], headquartered in Cambridge[26] and University of Florida[12], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1853[29], headquartered in Gainesville[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[5] and entomologist[6]. Marston Bates was employed by University of Michigan[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Charles P. Daly Medal[13], a science award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1902[33] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14], a fellowship award[34].

Personal Life

Among Marston Bates's spouses was Nancy Bell Fairchild[8].

Death and Burial

Marston Bates died on April 3, 1974[4].

Why It Matters

Marston Bates ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Marston Bates born?

Marston Bates was born in Michigan[2].

Who was Marston Bates married to?

Marston Bates's spouses include Nancy Bell Fairchild[8].

What did Marston Bates do for work?

Marston Bates worked as zoologist[5] and entomologist[6].

Where did Marston Bates go to school?

Marston Bates was educated at Harvard University[11] and University of Florida[12].

What awards did Marston Bates receive?

Honors received include Charles P. Daly Medal[13] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation zoologist, entomologist
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