Rachel Carson
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Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907, at the Rachel Carson Homestead [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. She pursued her education at Chatham University and Johns Hopkins University [8][9]. Her professional life encompassed roles as a marine biologist, environmentalist, zoologist, essayist, author, and conservationist [10][8], with her work spanning the fields of biology, marine biology, conservation, and essay .
Carson authored notable works including Silent Spring, The Sea Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea [9]. Her contributions earned her the Guggenheim Fellowship, John Burroughs Medal, National Book Award for Nonfiction, Cullum Geographical Medal, and two additional unspecified awards [11][12][13][14][15][16]. She was also inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom [11][12][13][14][15][16].
She was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences [17]. Carson died on April 14, 1964, in Silver Spring [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][18][19][20][21]. She was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park [5].
Rachel Carson
Summary
Rachel Carson is a human[1]. Born in Rachel Carson Homestead[2], she… she was born on May 27, 1907[3]. She passed away in Silver Spring[4]. She died on April 14, 1964[5]. She worked as a marine biologist[6], environmentalist[7], zoologist[8], essayist[9], and author[10]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,339 views/month, #6,199 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Rachel Carson's place of birth was Rachel Carson Homestead[2].
- Rachel Carson passed away in Silver Spring[4].
- Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907[3].
- Rachel Carson was born on 1907[12].
- Rachel Carson died on April 14, 1964[5].
- Rachel Carson died on 1964[13].
- Rachel Carson is buried at Parklawn Memorial Park[14].
- Rachel Carson held citizenship in United States[15].
- Rachel Carson worked as a marine biologist[6].
- Rachel Carson worked as an environmentalist[7].
- Rachel Carson worked as a zoologist[8].
- Rachel Carson worked as an essayist[9].
- Rachel Carson's professions included author[10].
- Rachel Carson's professions included conservationist[16].
- Rachel Carson's field of work was biology[17].
- Rachel Carson's field of work was marine biology[18].
- Rachel Carson's field of work was conservation[19].
- Rachel Carson's field of work was essay[20].
- Among Rachel Carson's employers was United States Fish and Wildlife Service[21].
- Rachel Carson was employed by University of Maryland[22].
- Rachel Carson's education included a stint at Chatham University[23].
- Rachel Carson was educated at Johns Hopkins University[24].
- A notable work attributed to Rachel Carson is Silent Spring[25].
- A notable work attributed to Rachel Carson is The Sea Around Us[26].
- A notable work attributed to Rachel Carson is The Edge of the Sea[27].
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Origins and Family
Rachel Carson was born in Rachel Carson Homestead[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 27, 1907[3] and 1907[12].
Education
Educated at Chatham University[23], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1869[30], headquartered in Pittsburgh[31] and Johns Hopkins University[24], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1876[34], headquartered in Baltimore[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include marine biologist[6], environmentalist[7], zoologist[8], essayist[9], author[10], and conservationist[16]. Fields of work include biology[17], a branch of science[36]; marine biology[18], a branch of biology[37]; conservation[19], an academic discipline[38]; and essay[20], a literary genre[39]. Employers include United States Fish and Wildlife Service[21], a government agency[40], in United States[41], founded in 1940[42], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[43] and University of Maryland[22], a public research university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1858[46], headquartered in College Park[47].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Silent Spring[25], a written work[48]; The Sea Around Us[26]; and The Edge of the Sea[27]. Things named for Rachel Carson include Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge[49], a National Wildlife Refuge[50], in United States[51], founded in 1966[52]; Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society[53], a research institute[54], in Germany[55], founded in 2009[56], headquartered in Munich[57]; Rachel Carson Prize[58], an environmental award[59], in Norway[60], founded in 1991[61]; and Carson[62], an impact crater[63].
Recognition
Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[64], a fellowship grant[65], in United States[66], founded in 1925[67]; John Burroughs Medal[68], a literary award[69], in United States[70]; National Women's Hall of Fame[71], a 501(c)(3) organization[72], in United States[73], founded in 1969[74]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[75], an award[76], in United States[77], founded in 1963[78]; National Book Award for Nonfiction[79], a literary award[80], in United States[81]; and Cullum Geographical Medal[82], a medallion[83], in United States[84], founded in 1896[85].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 14, 1964[5] and 1964[13]. Rachel Carson passed away in Silver Spring[4]. Recorded cause of death include breast cancer[86] and myocardial infarction[87]. Burial took place at Parklawn Memorial Park[14].
Why It Matters
Rachel Carson ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,339 views/month, #6,199 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[88] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[89]
She has been cited as an influence by Margaret D. Lowman[90], an ecologist[91], b. 1953[92], of United States[93], awarded the Mendel Medal[94], specialised in conservation biology[95].
Works attributed to her include Silent Spring[96], a written work[97]. Entities named for her include Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge[49], a National Wildlife Refuge[50], in United States[51], founded in 1966[52]; Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society[53], a research institute[54], in Germany[55], founded in 2009[56], headquartered in Munich[57]; Rachel Carson Prize[58], an environmental award[59], in Norway[60], founded in 1991[61]; and Carson[62], an impact crater[63].
FAQs
Where was Rachel Carson born?
Born in Rachel Carson Homestead[2], Rachel Carson…
Where did Rachel Carson die?
Rachel Carson passed away in Silver Spring[4].
What did Rachel Carson do for work?
Rachel Carson worked as marine biologist[6], environmentalist[7], zoologist[8], essayist[9], and author[10].
Where did Rachel Carson go to school?
Rachel Carson was educated at Chatham University[23] and Johns Hopkins University[24].
What awards did Rachel Carson receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[64], John Burroughs Medal[68], National Women's Hall of Fame[71], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[75].
Who did Rachel Carson influence?
Rachel Carson has been cited as an influence by Margaret D. Lowman[90].