Raymond Cecil Moore

U.S. geologist, paleontologist, botanist (1892-1974)
Person human Q474846
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Raymond Cecil Moore

Summary

Raymond Cecil Moore is a human[1]. His place of birth was Roslyn[2]. He was born on February 20, 1892[3]. He died in Lawrence[4]. He died on April 16, 1974[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], researcher[7], botanist[8], and geologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Roslyn[2], Raymond Cecil Moore…
  • Raymond Cecil Moore passed away in Lawrence[4].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore was born on February 20, 1892[3].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore died on April 16, 1974[5].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore is buried at Pioneer Cemetery[11].
  • Among Raymond Cecil Moore's spouses was Lillian Bishop Boggs Moore[12].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore worked as a researcher[7].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore's professions included botanist[8].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore's professions included geologist[9].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore held the position of President of the Geological Society of America[14].
  • Among Raymond Cecil Moore's employers was University of Kansas[15].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore was employed by United States Geological Survey[16].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore received the Paleontological Society Medal[17].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore received the Hayden Memorial Geological Award[18].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore received the Mary Clark Thompson Medal[19].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore received the Sidney Powers Memorial Award[20].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore received the William H. Twenhofel Medal[21].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore received the Wollaston Medal[22].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore was a member of Paläontologische Gesellschaft[23].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore is recorded as male[25].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Raymond Cecil Moore's Commons category is recorded as Raymond Cecil Moore[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Roslyn[2], Raymond Cecil Moore… he was born on February 20, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], researcher[7], botanist[8], and geologist[9]. Employers include University of Kansas[15], a public educational institution of the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1864[30] and United States Geological Survey[16], an United States federal agency[31], in United States[32], founded in 1879[33], headquartered in Reston[34]. Raymond Cecil Moore held the position of President of the Geological Society of America[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Paleontological Society Medal[17], a science award[35], in United States[36]; Hayden Memorial Geological Award[18], a science award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1888[39]; Mary Clark Thompson Medal[19], a science award[40]; Sidney Powers Memorial Award[20], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1945[43]; William H. Twenhofel Medal[21], a geology award[44]; and Wollaston Medal[22], a geology award[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1831[47].

Personal Life

Raymond Cecil Moore was married to Lillian Bishop Boggs Moore[12].

Death and Burial

Raymond Cecil Moore died on April 16, 1974[5]. He passed away in Lawrence[4]. He is buried at Pioneer Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Raymond Cecil Moore include Raymond C. Moore Medal[48], a science award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1980[51].

Why It Matters

Raymond Cecil Moore ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Raymond C. Moore Medal[48], a science award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1980[51].

FAQs

Where was Raymond Cecil Moore born?

Raymond Cecil Moore's place of birth was Roslyn[2].

Where did Raymond Cecil Moore die?

Raymond Cecil Moore died in Lawrence[4].

Who was Raymond Cecil Moore married to?

Raymond Cecil Moore's spouses include Lillian Bishop Boggs Moore[12].

What did Raymond Cecil Moore do for work?

Raymond Cecil Moore worked as paleontologist[6], researcher[7], botanist[8], and geologist[9].

What awards did Raymond Cecil Moore receive?

Honors received include Paleontological Society Medal[17], Hayden Memorial Geological Award[18], Mary Clark Thompson Medal[19], and Sidney Powers Memorial Award[20].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geosociety.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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