Olaus Murie

American naturalist (1889 – 1963)
Person human Q7083144
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Olaus Murie

Summary

Olaus Murie is a human[1]. He was born in Moorhead[2]. He was born on March 1, 1889[3]. He died in Moose[4]. He died on October 21, 1963[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], naturalist[7], zoologist[8], and ecologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Olaus Murie was born in Moorhead[2].
  • Olaus Murie died in Moose[4].
  • Olaus Murie was born on March 1, 1889[3].
  • Olaus Murie died on October 21, 1963[5].
  • Among Olaus Murie's spouses was Margaret Elizabeth Murie[11].
  • Olaus Murie held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Olaus Murie worked as a biologist[6].
  • Olaus Murie worked as a naturalist[7].
  • Olaus Murie worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Olaus Murie's professions included ecologist[9].
  • Olaus Murie was educated at University of Michigan[13].
  • Olaus Murie's education included a stint at Pacific University[14].
  • Olaus Murie was educated at Moorhead High School[15].
  • Olaus Murie received the John Burroughs Medal[16].
  • Olaus Murie received the Fulbright Scholarship[17].
  • Olaus Murie received the Sierra Club John Muir Award[18].
  • Olaus Murie received the Audubon Medal[19].
  • Olaus Murie was a member of New Zealand American Fiordland Expedition[20].
  • Olaus Murie is recorded as male[21].
  • Olaus Murie's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Olaus Murie's Commons category is recorded as Olaus Murie[23].
  • Olaus Murie's family name is recorded as Murie[24].
  • Olaus Murie's given name is recorded as Olaus[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Moorhead[2], Olaus Murie… he was born on March 1, 1889[3].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[13], a public research university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1817[28], headquartered in Ann Arbor[29]; Pacific University[14], a university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1849[32]; and Moorhead High School[15], a high school[33], in United States[34], founded in 1883[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], naturalist[7], zoologist[8], and ecologist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include John Burroughs Medal[16], a literary award[36], in United States[37]; Fulbright Scholarship[17], a scholarship[38], in United States[39], founded in 1946[40]; Sierra Club John Muir Award[18], an environmental award[41]; and Audubon Medal[19].

Personal Life

Among Olaus Murie's spouses was Margaret Elizabeth Murie[11].

Death and Burial

Olaus Murie died on October 21, 1963[5]. He died in Moose[4].

Why It Matters

Olaus Murie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Olaus Murie born?

Born in Moorhead[2], Olaus Murie…

Where did Olaus Murie die?

Olaus Murie passed away in Moose[4].

Who was Olaus Murie married to?

Olaus Murie's spouses include Margaret Elizabeth Murie[11].

What did Olaus Murie do for work?

Olaus Murie worked as biologist[6], naturalist[7], zoologist[8], and ecologist[9].

Where did Olaus Murie go to school?

Olaus Murie was educated at University of Michigan[13], Pacific University[14], and Moorhead High School[15].

What awards did Olaus Murie receive?

Honors received include John Burroughs Medal[16], Fulbright Scholarship[17], Sierra Club John Muir Award[18], and Audubon Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Preliminary reports of The New Zealand - American Fiordland Expedition. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation biologist, naturalist, zoologist +1
    Spouse Margaret Elizabeth Murie
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