Richard T. Ely

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

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], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Richard T. Ely died on October 4, 1943[5].
  • Richard T. Ely died on 1943[11].
  • Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery[12].
  • Richard T. Ely's father was Ezra Sterling Ely[13].
  • Richard T. Ely held citizenship in United States[14].
  • 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 held the position of president[15].
  • Richard T. Ely was employed by Johns Hopkins University[16].
  • Richard T. Ely was employed by University of Wisconsin–Madison[17].
  • Richard T. Ely was educated at Columbia University[18].
  • Richard T. Ely's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[19].
  • Richard T. Ely's doctoral advisor was Karl Knies[20].
  • Richard T. Ely's doctoral advisor was Johann Caspar Bluntschli[21].
  • Richard T. Ely is recorded as male[22].
  • Richard T. Ely's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Richard T. Ely supervised Edward Alsworth Ross as a doctoral student[24].
  • Richard T. Ely supervised Alvin Hansen as a doctoral student[25].
  • Richard T. Ely supervised Henry Brayton Gardner as a doctoral student[26].
  • Richard T. Ely supervised Allyn Abbott Young 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[10]. His father was Ezra Sterling Ely[13].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31] and Heidelberg University[19], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]. Doctoral advisors include Karl Knies[20], 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[21], 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], and writer[8]. Employers include Johns Hopkins University[16], a private university[46], in United States[47], founded in 1876[48], headquartered in Baltimore[49] and University of Wisconsin–Madison[17], a public research university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1848[52]. Richard T. Ely held the position of president[15]. Doctoral students include Edward Alsworth Ross[24], a sociologist[53], 1866–1951[54], of United States[55], specialised in sociology[56]; Alvin Hansen[25], an economist[57], 1887–1975[58], of United States[59], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[60], specialised in economics[61]; Henry Brayton Gardner[26], an economist[62], 1863–1939[63], of United States[64]; Allyn Abbott Young[27], an economist[65], 1876–1929[66], of United States[67], awarded the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[68], specialised in economics[69]; Albert Shaw[70], a journalist[71], 1857–1947[72], of United States[73]; and Charles Jesse Bullock[74], an economist[75], 1869–1941[76], of United States[77].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 4, 1943[5] and 1943[11]. Richard T. Ely passed away in Old Lyme[4]. Burial took place at Forest Hill Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Richard T. Ely ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

He has been cited as an influence by Herbert Simon[80], an economist[81], 1916–2001[82], of United States[83], awarded the Fellow of the Econometric Society[84], specialised in political science[85].

His notable doctoral advisees include Woodrow Wilson[86], a politician[87], 1856–1924[88], of United States[89], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[90]; John R. Commons[91], an economist[92], 1862–1945[93], of United States[94], awarded the Labor Hall of Honor[95], specialised in economics[96]; Edward Alsworth Ross[97], a sociologist[98], 1866–1951[99], of United States[100], specialised in sociology[101]; Alvin Hansen[102], an economist[103], 1887–1975[104], of United States[105], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[106], specialised in economics[107]; Allyn Abbott Young[108], an economist[109], 1876–1929[110], of United States[111], awarded the Fellow of the American Statistical Association[112], specialised in economics[113]; and Albion Woodbury Small[114], a sociologist[115], 1854–1926[116], of United States[117].

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[13].

What did Richard T. Ely do for work?

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

Where did Richard T. Ely go to school?

Richard T. Ely was educated at Columbia University[18] and Heidelberg University[19].

Who did Richard T. Ely influence?

Richard T. Ely has been cited as an influence by Herbert Simon[80].

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    Employer Johns Hopkins University, University of Wisconsin–Madison
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    Family name Ely
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