Robert Emerson

American chemist and biophysicist (1903-1959)
Person human Q3048934
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Robert Emerson

Summary

Robert Emerson is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 4, 1903[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on February 4, 1959[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], biophysicist[7], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Emerson was born in New York City[2].
  • Robert Emerson died in New York City[4].
  • Robert Emerson was born on November 4, 1903[3].
  • Robert Emerson died on February 4, 1959[5].
  • Robert Emerson's father was Haven Emerson[10].
  • Robert Emerson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Robert Emerson worked as a chemist[6].
  • Robert Emerson's professions included biophysicist[7].
  • Robert Emerson worked as a botanist[8].
  • Among Robert Emerson's employers was California Institute of Technology[12].
  • Robert Emerson was educated at Harvard University[13].
  • Robert Emerson was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • Robert Emerson was a member of National Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Robert Emerson is recorded as male[16].
  • Robert Emerson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Robert Emerson supervised Rajni Govindjee as a doctoral student[18].
  • Robert Emerson supervised Govindjee as a doctoral student[19].
  • Robert Emerson's Commons category is recorded as Robert Emerson (scientist)[20].
  • Robert Emerson's family name is recorded as Emerson[21].
  • Robert Emerson's given name is recorded as Robert[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Emerson was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 4, 1903[3]. His father was Haven Emerson[10].

Education

Robert Emerson was educated at Harvard University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], biophysicist[7], and botanist[8]. Robert Emerson was employed by California Institute of Technology[12]. Doctoral students include Rajni Govindjee[18], a biochemist[23], of India[24], specialised in photobiology[25] and Govindjee[19], a biochemist[26], b. 1932[27], of India[28], awarded the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[29].

Death and Burial

Robert Emerson died on February 4, 1959[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Robert Emerson include Emerson effect[30], a phenomenon[31].

Why It Matters

Robert Emerson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

Entities named for him include Emerson effect[30], a phenomenon[31].

FAQs

Where was Robert Emerson born?

Robert Emerson's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Robert Emerson die?

Robert Emerson passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Robert Emerson's parents?

Robert Emerson's father was Haven Emerson[10].

What did Robert Emerson do for work?

Robert Emerson worked as chemist[6], biophysicist[7], and botanist[8].

Where did Robert Emerson go to school?

Robert Emerson was educated at Harvard University[13].

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  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Harvard University
    Place of birth New York City
    Doctoral student Rajni Govindjee, Govindjee
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