Philip Henry Kuenen

Dutch geologist (1902-1976)
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Philip Henry Kuenen

Summary

Philip Henry Kuenen is a human[1]. Born in Dundee[2], he… he was born on July 22, 1902[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on December 17, 1976[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dundee[2], Philip Henry Kuenen…
  • Philip Henry Kuenen passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen was born on July 22, 1902[3].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen died on December 17, 1976[5].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[9].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen worked as a geologist[6].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen's field of work was geology[10].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen held the position of rector magnificus of the University of Groningen[11].
  • Among Philip Henry Kuenen's employers was University of Groningen[12].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen was educated at Leiden University[13].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen received the Penrose Medal[14].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen received the Gustav-Steinmann Medal[15].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen received the Van Waterschoot Van Der Gracht Medal[16].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen received the Francis P. Shepard Medal[17].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen received the Wollaston Medal[18].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen is recorded as male[22].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen earned the academic degree of doctorate[24].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen's given name is recorded as Philip[25].
  • Philip Henry Kuenen's P3413 is recorded as 4786[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Henry Kuenen was born in Dundee[2]. He was born on July 22, 1902[3].

Education

Philip Henry Kuenen was educated at Leiden University[13]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Philip Henry Kuenen's field of work was geology[10]. Among his employers was University of Groningen[12]. He held the position of rector magnificus of the University of Groningen[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Penrose Medal[14], a science award[27], in United States[28], founded in 1927[29]; Gustav-Steinmann Medal[15], a science award[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1938[32]; Van Waterschoot Van Der Gracht Medal[16], an award[33]; Francis P. Shepard Medal[17], an academic award[34], founded in 1967[35]; and Wollaston Medal[18], a geology award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1831[38].

Death and Burial

Philip Henry Kuenen died on December 17, 1976[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Philip Henry Kuenen has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Philip Henry Kuenen born?

Philip Henry Kuenen's place of birth was Dundee[2].

Where did Philip Henry Kuenen die?

Philip Henry Kuenen died in Leiden[4].

What did Philip Henry Kuenen do for work?

Philip Henry Kuenen worked as geologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Philip Henry Kuenen go to school?

Philip Henry Kuenen was educated at Leiden University[13].

What awards did Philip Henry Kuenen receive?

Honors received include Penrose Medal[14], Gustav-Steinmann Medal[15], Van Waterschoot Van Der Gracht Medal[16], and Francis P. Shepard Medal[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Groninganae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . geosociety.org. geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . sepm.org. sepm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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