Michael Rockefeller

American anthropologist and art collector (1938–1961)
Person human Q1021243
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Michael Rockefeller

Summary

Michael Rockefeller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Manhattan[2]. He was born on May 18, 1938[3]. He passed away in Asmat[4]. He died on November 19, 1961[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], photographer[7], and explorer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,429 views/month, #5,714 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Rockefeller was born in Manhattan[2].
  • Michael Rockefeller died in Asmat[4].
  • Michael Rockefeller was born on May 18, 1938[3].
  • Michael Rockefeller died on November 19, 1961[5].
  • Michael Rockefeller's father was Nelson Rockefeller[10].
  • Michael Rockefeller's mother was Mary Rockefeller[11].
  • Michael Rockefeller held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Michael Rockefeller worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Michael Rockefeller's professions included photographer[7].
  • Michael Rockefeller worked as an explorer[8].
  • Michael Rockefeller's field of work was anthropology[13].
  • Michael Rockefeller was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • Michael Rockefeller's education included a stint at Phillips Exeter Academy[15].
  • Michael Rockefeller was educated at Buckley School[16].
  • Michael Rockefeller is recorded as male[17].
  • Michael Rockefeller's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Michael Rockefeller's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Michael Rockefeller's Commons category is recorded as Michael Rockefeller[20].
  • Michael Rockefeller's family name is recorded as Rockefeller[21].
  • Michael Rockefeller's given name is recorded as Michael[22].
  • Michael Rockefeller's date of disappearance is recorded as November 19, 1961[23].
  • Michael Rockefeller's significant event is recorded as unexplained disappearance of a human[24].
  • Michael Rockefeller's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Michael Rockefeller's has characteristic is recorded as missing person[26].
  • Michael Rockefeller's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Michael Rockefeller'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Rockefeller was born in Manhattan[2]. He was born on May 18, 1938[3]. His father was Nelson Rockefeller[10]. His mother was Mary Rockefeller[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Phillips Exeter Academy[15], a private school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1781[34]; and Buckley School[16], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1913[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], photographer[7], and explorer[8]. Michael Rockefeller's field of work was anthropology[13].

Death and Burial

Michael Rockefeller died on November 19, 1961[5]. He passed away in Asmat[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Rockefeller ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,429 views/month, #5,714 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Michael Rockefeller born?

Michael Rockefeller's place of birth was Manhattan[2].

Where did Michael Rockefeller die?

Michael Rockefeller died in Asmat[4].

Who were Michael Rockefeller's parents?

Michael Rockefeller's father was Nelson Rockefeller[10]. Michael Rockefeller's mother was Mary Rockefeller[11].

What did Michael Rockefeller do for work?

Michael Rockefeller worked as anthropologist[6], photographer[7], and explorer[8].

Where did Michael Rockefeller go to school?

Michael Rockefeller was educated at Harvard University[14], Phillips Exeter Academy[15], and Buckley School[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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