Richard Hartshorne

American Geographer (1899–1992)
Person human Q983576
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Richard Hartshorne

Summary

Richard Hartshorne is a human[1]. Born in Kittanning[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1899[3]. He died in Madison[4]. He died on November 5, 1992[5]. He worked as a geographer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kittanning[2], Richard Hartshorne…
  • Richard Hartshorne passed away in Madison[4].
  • Richard Hartshorne was born on December 12, 1899[3].
  • Richard Hartshorne died on November 5, 1992[5].
  • Richard Hartshorne held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Richard Hartshorne's professions included geographer[6].
  • Richard Hartshorne worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Richard Hartshorne's employers was University of Wisconsin–Madison[10].
  • Richard Hartshorne was employed by University of Minnesota[11].
  • Richard Hartshorne was educated at University of Chicago[12].
  • Richard Hartshorne's education included a stint at Princeton University[13].
  • Richard Hartshorne received the Victoria Medal[14].
  • Richard Hartshorne received the Charles P. Daly Medal[15].
  • Richard Hartshorne received the honorary doctor of the Clark University[16].
  • Richard Hartshorne is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Hartshorne's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Hartshorne's family name is recorded as Hartshorne[19].
  • Richard Hartshorne's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Hartshorne's relative is recorded as Anna C. Hartshorne[21].
  • Richard Hartshorne's sibling is recorded as Charles Hartshorne[22].

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Origins and Family

Richard Hartshorne's place of birth was Kittanning[2]. He was born on December 12, 1899[3].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[12], a private university[23], in United States[24], founded in 1890[25], headquartered in Chicago[26] and Princeton University[13], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1746[29], headquartered in Princeton[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Wisconsin–Madison[10], a public research university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1848[33] and University of Minnesota[11], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1851[36], headquartered in Minneapolis[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Victoria Medal[14], a science award[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1902[40]; Charles P. Daly Medal[15], a science award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1902[43]; and honorary doctor of the Clark University[16], an award[44], in United States[45].

Death and Burial

Richard Hartshorne died on November 5, 1992[5]. He died in Madison[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Hartshorne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Richard Hartshorne born?

Born in Kittanning[2], Richard Hartshorne…

Where did Richard Hartshorne die?

Richard Hartshorne died in Madison[4].

What did Richard Hartshorne do for work?

Richard Hartshorne worked as geographer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Richard Hartshorne go to school?

Richard Hartshorne was educated at University of Chicago[12] and Princeton University[13].

What awards did Richard Hartshorne receive?

Honors received include Victoria Medal[14], Charles P. Daly Medal[15], and honorary doctor of the Clark University[16].

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  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . clarku.edu. clarku.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation geographer, university teacher
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    Family name Hartshorne
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