Randy Thornhill

American entomologist and evolutionary biologist (born 1944)
Person human Q11347566
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Summary

Randy Thornhill was born on December 7, 1944[1], in Alabama[2]. He has worked as an entomologist[3] and biologist[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (310 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[6]
  • Employer: University of Michigan[7]
  • Educated at: Auburn University[8], University of Michigan[9]
  • Notable work: A Natural History of Rape[10]
  • Award received: Humboldt Research Fellowship[11], Humboldt Prize[12]
  • Influenced by: George Christopher Williams[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Thornhill[15]
  • Given name: Randy[16]

Why It Matters

Randy Thornhill has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Randy Thornhill born?

Randy Thornhill was born in Alabama[2].

What did Randy Thornhill do for work?

Randy Thornhill worked as an entomologist[3] and biologist[4].

Where did Randy Thornhill go to school?

Randy Thornhill was educated at Auburn University[8] and University of Michigan[9].

What awards did Randy Thornhill receive?

Honors received include Humboldt Research Fellowship[11] and Humboldt Prize[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  11. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → University of Michigan
    Sex or gender → male
    Given name → Randy
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