Oscar Edward Meinzer

American hydrogeologist (1876–1948)
Person human Q16873238
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Oscar Edward Meinzer

Summary

Oscar Edward Meinzer is a human[1]. He was born in Davis[2]. He was born on November 28, 1876[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 14, 1948[5]. He worked as a hydrogeologist[6], geophysicist[7], and researcher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Davis[2], Oscar Edward Meinzer…
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer was born on November 28, 1876[3].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer died on June 14, 1948[5].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer worked as a hydrogeologist[6].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer worked as a geophysicist[7].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer's professions included researcher[8].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer's education included a stint at University of Chicago[11].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer received the William Bowie Medal[12].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer is recorded as male[13].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer's Commons category is recorded as Oscar Edward Meinzer[15].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer's family name is recorded as Q37061081[16].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer's given name is recorded as Oscar[17].
  • Oscar Edward Meinzer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Davis[2], Oscar Edward Meinzer… he was born on November 28, 1876[3].

Education

Oscar Edward Meinzer was educated at University of Chicago[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include hydrogeologist[6], geophysicist[7], and researcher[8].

Recognition

Oscar Edward Meinzer received the William Bowie Medal[12].

Death and Burial

Oscar Edward Meinzer died on June 14, 1948[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Oscar Edward Meinzer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Oscar Edward Meinzer born?

Oscar Edward Meinzer's place of birth was Davis[2].

Where did Oscar Edward Meinzer die?

Oscar Edward Meinzer passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Oscar Edward Meinzer do for work?

Oscar Edward Meinzer worked as hydrogeologist[6], geophysicist[7], and researcher[8].

Where did Oscar Edward Meinzer go to school?

Oscar Edward Meinzer was educated at University of Chicago[11].

What awards did Oscar Edward Meinzer receive?

Honors received include William Bowie Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . agu.org. agu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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