Richard T. Ely

United States economist and author (1854–1943)
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Richard T. Ely
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Summary

Richard T. Ely is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ripley[2]. He was born on April 13, 1854[3]. He died in Old Lyme[4]. He died on October 4, 1943[5]. He worked as an economist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and social reformer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Richard T. Ely's place of birth was Ripley[2].
  • Richard T. Ely died in Old Lyme[4].
  • Richard T. Ely was born on April 13, 1854[3].
  • Richard T. Ely was born on 1854[11].
  • Richard T. Ely died on October 4, 1943[5].
  • Richard T. Ely died on 1943[12].
  • Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery[13].
  • Richard T. Ely's father was Ezra Sterling Ely[14].
  • Richard T. Ely held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Richard T. Ely worked as an economist[6].
  • Richard T. Ely worked as a historian[7].
  • Richard T. Ely's professions included writer[8].
  • Richard T. Ely worked as a social reformer[9].
  • Richard T. Ely held the position of president[16].
  • Richard T. Ely was employed by Johns Hopkins University[17].
  • Richard T. Ely was employed by University of Wisconsin–Madison[18].
  • Richard T. Ely's education included a stint at Columbia University[19].
  • Richard T. Ely was educated at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Richard T. Ely's doctoral advisor was Karl Knies[21].
  • Richard T. Ely's doctoral advisor was Johann Caspar Bluntschli[22].
  • Richard T. Ely is recorded as male[23].
  • Richard T. Ely's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Richard T. Ely supervised Edward Alsworth Ross as a doctoral student[25].
  • Richard T. Ely supervised Alvin Hansen as a doctoral student[26].
  • Richard T. Ely supervised Henry Brayton Gardner as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard T. Ely's place of birth was Ripley[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 13, 1854[3] and 1854[11]. His father was Ezra Sterling Ely[14].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]. Doctoral advisors include Karl Knies[21], an economist[36], 1821–1898[37], of German Reich[38], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[39], specialised in economics[40] and Johann Caspar Bluntschli[22], a politician[41], 1808–1881[42], of Switzerland[43], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[44]. Richard T. Ely earned the academic degree of doctorate[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and social reformer[9]. Employers include Johns Hopkins University[17], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1876[48], headquartered in Baltimore[49] and University of Wisconsin–Madison[18], a public research university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1848[52]. Richard T. Ely held the position of president[16]. Doctoral students include Edward Alsworth Ross[25], a sociologist[53], 1866–1951[54], of United States[55], specialised in sociology[56]; Alvin Hansen[26], an economist[57], 1887–1975[58], of United States[59], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[60], specialised in economics[61]; Henry Brayton Gardner[27], an economist[62], 1863–1939[63], of United States[64]; Allyn Abbott Young[65], an economist[66], 1876–1929[67], of United States[68], awarded the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[69], specialised in economics[70]; Albert Shaw[71], a journalist[72], 1857–1947[73], of United States[74]; and Charles Jesse Bullock[75], an economist[76], 1869–1941[77], of United States[78].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 4, 1943[5] and 1943[12]. Richard T. Ely passed away in Old Lyme[4]. Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Richard T. Ely ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (336 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

He has been cited as an influence by Herbert Simon[81], an economist[82], 1916–2001[83], of United States[84], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[85], specialised in political science[86].

His notable doctoral advisees include Woodrow Wilson[87], a politician[88], 1856–1924[89], of United States[90], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[91]; John R. Commons[92], an economist[93], 1862–1945[94], of United States[95], awarded the Labor Hall of Honor[96], specialised in economics[97]; Alvin Hansen[98], an economist[99], 1887–1975[100], of United States[101], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[102], specialised in economics[103]; Edward Alsworth Ross[104], a sociologist[105], 1866–1951[106], of United States[107], specialised in sociology[108]; Albion Woodbury Small[109], a sociologist[110], 1854–1926[111], of United States[112]; and William Amasa Scott[113], an economist[114], 1862–1944[115], of United States[116].

FAQs

Where was Richard T. Ely born?

Richard T. Ely's place of birth was Ripley[2].

Where did Richard T. Ely die?

Richard T. Ely died in Old Lyme[4].

Who were Richard T. Ely's parents?

Richard T. Ely's father was Ezra Sterling Ely[14].

What did Richard T. Ely do for work?

Richard T. Ely worked as economist[6], historian[7], writer[8], and social reformer[9].

Where did Richard T. Ely go to school?

Richard T. Ely was educated at Columbia University[19] and Heidelberg University[20].

Who did Richard T. Ely influence?

Richard T. Ely has been cited as an influence by Herbert Simon[81].

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  1. 5w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Employer → Johns Hopkins University, University of Wisconsin–Madison
    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, BEIC Digital Library +2
    Family name → Ely
    Doctoral advisor → Karl Knies, Johann Caspar Bluntschli
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