Robert Simpson Woodward

American physicist and mathematician (1849–1924)
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Robert Simpson Woodward

Summary

Robert Simpson Woodward is a human[1]. He was born in Rochester[2]. He was born on July 21, 1849[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on June 29, 1924[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], physicist[9], and civil engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robert Simpson Woodward was born in Rochester[2].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward was born on July 21, 1849[3].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward died on June 29, 1924[5].
  • Burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery[12].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's father was Lysander Woodward[13].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's professions included astronomer[7].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward worked as a physicist[9].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's professions included civil engineer[10].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward worked as a scientist[15].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's field of work was civil engineering studies[16].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's field of work was mechanics[17].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's field of work was physics[18].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's field of work was mathematical physics[19].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's field of work was astronomy[20].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward's field of work was mathematics[21].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward held the position of chairperson[22].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward held the position of president[23].
  • Among Robert Simpson Woodward's employers was United States Geological Survey[24].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward was employed by National Geodetic Survey[25].
  • Robert Simpson Woodward was employed by Columbia University[26].
  • Among Robert Simpson Woodward's employers was Carnegie Institution for Science[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Simpson Woodward's place of birth was Rochester[2]. He was born on July 21, 1849[3]. His father was Lysander Woodward[13].

Education

Robert Simpson Woodward's education included a stint at University of Michigan[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], physicist[9], civil engineer[10], and scientist[15]. Fields of work include civil engineering studies[16]; mechanics[17], a branch of physics[29]; physics[18], a branch of science[30]; mathematical physics[19], a branch of mathematics[31]; astronomy[20], a branch of science[32]; and mathematics[21], an academic discipline[33]. Employers include United States Geological Survey[24], an United States federal agency[34], in United States[35], founded in 1879[36], headquartered in Reston[37]; National Geodetic Survey[25], an United States federal agency[38], in United States[39], founded in 1807[40], headquartered in Silver Spring[41]; Columbia University[26], a private university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1754[44], headquartered in Manhattan[45]; Carnegie Institution for Science[27], a nonprofit organization[46], in United States[47], founded in 1902[48], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[49]; and United States Lake Survey[50], a lake survey[51]. Positions held include chairperson[22], a type of position[52] and president[23], a position[53].

Death and Burial

Robert Simpson Woodward died on June 29, 1924[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Rock Creek Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Robert Simpson Woodward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Robert Simpson Woodward born?

Robert Simpson Woodward was born in Rochester[2].

Where did Robert Simpson Woodward die?

Robert Simpson Woodward died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Robert Simpson Woodward's parents?

Robert Simpson Woodward's father was Lysander Woodward[13].

What did Robert Simpson Woodward do for work?

Robert Simpson Woodward worked as mathematician[6], astronomer[7], university teacher[8], physicist[9], and civil engineer[10].

Where did Robert Simpson Woodward go to school?

Robert Simpson Woodward was educated at University of Michigan[28].

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  1. [2] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [50] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mathematician, astronomer, university teacher +3
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  2. 6w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held chairperson, president
    Employer United States Geological Survey, National Geodetic Survey, Columbia University +2
    Member of
    Father Lysander Woodward
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