Marvin Farber

American philosopher (1901-1980)
Person human Q6778341
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Marvin Farber

Summary

Marvin Farber is a human[1]. Born in Buffalo[2], he… he was born on +1901-12-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Minneapolis[4]. He died on +1980-11-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Buffalo[2], Marvin Farber…
  • Marvin Farber passed away in Minneapolis[4].
  • Marvin Farber was born on +1901-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Marvin Farber died on +1980-11-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Marvin Farber held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Marvin Farber worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Marvin Farber was employed by Ohio State University[9].
  • Marvin Farber was employed by University at Buffalo[10].
  • Marvin Farber's education included a stint at Harvard University[11].
  • Marvin Farber was educated at University at Buffalo[12].
  • Marvin Farber received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].
  • Marvin Farber received the honorary doctor of the University of Lille[14].
  • Marvin Farber is recorded as male[15].
  • Marvin Farber's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Marvin Farber's given name is recorded as Marvin[17].
  • Marvin Farber's described by source is recorded as Farber, Marvin (1901-1980), philosopher[18].
  • Marvin Farber's sibling is recorded as Sidney Farber[19].
  • Marvin Farber's sibling is recorded as Eugene M. Farber[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Buffalo[2], Marvin Farber… he was born on +1901-12-14T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[11], a private university[21], in United States[22], founded in 1636[23], headquartered in Cambridge[24] and University at Buffalo[12], a public research university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1846[27], headquartered in Amherst[28].

Career and Affiliations

Marvin Farber worked as a philosopher[6]. Employers include Ohio State University[9], a public research university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1870[31], headquartered in Columbus[32] and University at Buffalo[10], a public research university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1846[35], headquartered in Amherst[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13], a fellowship grant[37], in United States[38], founded in 1925[39] and honorary doctor of the University of Lille[14], an award[40], in France[41].

Death and Burial

Marvin Farber died on +1980-11-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Minneapolis[4].

Why It Matters

Marvin Farber ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Marvin Farber born?

Marvin Farber's place of birth was Buffalo[2].

Where did Marvin Farber die?

Marvin Farber passed away in Minneapolis[4].

What did Marvin Farber do for work?

Marvin Farber worked as philosopher[6].

Where did Marvin Farber go to school?

Marvin Farber was educated at Harvard University[11] and University at Buffalo[12].

What awards did Marvin Farber receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13] and honorary doctor of the University of Lille[14].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . shs.cairn.info. shs.cairn.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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