Mathew Carey Lea

American chemist
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Mathew Carey Lea

Summary

Mathew Carey Lea is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on August 18, 1823[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on 1897[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2], Mathew Carey Lea…
  • Mathew Carey Lea died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Mathew Carey Lea was born on August 18, 1823[3].
  • Mathew Carey Lea died on 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[9].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's father was Isaac Lea[10].
  • Mathew Carey Lea held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Mathew Carey Lea worked as a chemist[6].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's professions included photographer[7].
  • Mathew Carey Lea was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[12].
  • Mathew Carey Lea was a member of National Academy of Sciences[13].
  • Mathew Carey Lea is recorded as male[14].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[16].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's family name is recorded as Lea[17].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's given name is recorded as Matthew[18].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's work location is recorded as Philadelphia[19].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's start of work period is recorded as January 1, 1864[21].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's end of work period is recorded as January 1, 1897[22].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's sibling is recorded as Henry Charles Lea[23].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[24].
  • Mathew Carey Lea's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

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Origins and Family

Mathew Carey Lea's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on August 18, 1823[3]. His father was Isaac Lea[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and photographer[7].

Death and Burial

Mathew Carey Lea died on 1897[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[16]. Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Mathew Carey Lea ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Mathew Carey Lea born?

Mathew Carey Lea was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Mathew Carey Lea die?

Mathew Carey Lea died in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Mathew Carey Lea's parents?

Mathew Carey Lea's father was Isaac Lea[10].

What did Mathew Carey Lea do for work?

Mathew Carey Lea worked as chemist[6] and photographer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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