Roger Tory Peterson

Summary

Roger Tory Peterson is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Jamestown^[2]. He was born on August 28, 1908^[3]. He passed away in Old Lyme^[4]. He died on July 28, 1996^[5]. He worked as a zoologist^[6], ornithologist^[7], painter^[8], and illustrator^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (769 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Jamestown^[2], Roger Tory Peterson…
• Roger Tory Peterson passed away in Old Lyme^[4].
• Roger Tory Peterson was born on August 28, 1908^[3].
• Roger Tory Peterson died on July 28, 1996^[5].
• Burial took place at Duck River Cemetery^[11].
• Roger Tory Peterson was married to Virginia Marie Peterson^[12].
• Roger Tory Peterson held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Roger Tory Peterson's professions included zoologist^[6].
• Roger Tory Peterson worked as an ornithologist^[7].
• Roger Tory Peterson's professions included painter^[8].
• Roger Tory Peterson's professions included illustrator^[9].
• Roger Tory Peterson's education included a stint at Art Students League of New York^[14].
• Roger Tory Peterson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom^[15].
• Roger Tory Peterson received the John Burroughs Medal^[16].
• Roger Tory Peterson received the Brewster Medal^[17].
• Roger Tory Peterson received the Horatio Alger Award^[18].
• Roger Tory Peterson received the Claudia Wilds Award^[19].
• Roger Tory Peterson received the Eisenmann Medal^[20].
• Roger Tory Peterson is recorded as male^[21].
• Roger Tory Peterson's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Roger Tory Peterson's family name is recorded as Peterson^[23].
• Roger Tory Peterson's given name is recorded as Roger^[24].
• Roger Tory Peterson's given name is recorded as Tory^[25].
• Roger Tory Peterson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[26].
• Roger Tory Peterson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jamestown^[2], Roger Tory Peterson… he was born on August 28, 1908^[3].

Education

Roger Tory Peterson's education included a stint at Art Students League of New York^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist^[6], ornithologist^[7], painter^[8], and illustrator^[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[15], an award^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1963^[30]; John Burroughs Medal^[16], a literary award^[31], in United States^[32]; Brewster Medal^[17], an award^[33], in United States^[34], founded in 1919^[35]; Horatio Alger Award^[18], an award^[36]; Claudia Wilds Award^[19], an award^[37]; and Eisenmann Medal^[20], an award^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1983^[40].

Personal Life

Roger Tory Peterson was married to Virginia Marie Peterson^[12].

Death and Burial

Roger Tory Peterson died on July 28, 1996^[5]. He died in Old Lyme^[4]. Burial took place at Duck River Cemetery^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Roger Tory Peterson include Roger Tory Peterson Award^[41], an award^[42].

Why It Matters

Roger Tory Peterson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (769 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[44]

Entities named for him include Roger Tory Peterson Award^[41], an award^[42].

FAQs

Where was Roger Tory Peterson born?

Roger Tory Peterson's place of birth was Jamestown^[2].

Where did Roger Tory Peterson die?

Roger Tory Peterson died in Old Lyme^[4].

Who was Roger Tory Peterson married to?

Roger Tory Peterson's spouses include Virginia Marie Peterson^[12].

What did Roger Tory Peterson do for work?

Roger Tory Peterson worked as zoologist^[6], ornithologist^[7], painter^[8], and illustrator^[9].

Where did Roger Tory Peterson go to school?

Roger Tory Peterson was educated at Art Students League of New York^[14].

What awards did Roger Tory Peterson receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom^[15], John Burroughs Medal^[16], Brewster Medal^[17], and Horatio Alger Award^[18].