Roy Chapman Andrews
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Summary
Roy Chapman Andrews was born on January 26, 1884[1], in Beloit[2]. He died on March 11, 1960[3], in Peninsula Community Hospital[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], paleontologist[6], writer[7], zoologist[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,516 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oakwood Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Yvette Borup[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: paleontology[14]
- Position held: president[15]
- Employer: American Museum of Natural History[16]
- Educated at: Columbia University[17], Beloit College[18]
- Award received: Vega Medal[19], Charles P. Daly Medal[20], Hubbard Medal[21], Honorary Scout[22]
- Member of: The Explorers Club[23], American Philosophical Society[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Roy Chapman Andrews[26]
- Family name: Andrews[27]
- Given name: Roy[28], Chapman[29]
- Author citation (zoology): Roy Chapman Andrews[30]
- Official website: https://roychapmanandrewssociety.org[31]
- Relative: Kevin Andrews[32]
- Participant in: Andrews Alaskan Expedition (1908)[33], Asiatic Zoölogical Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History (1916-1917)[34], Asiatic Zoölogical Expedition of the American Museum of Natural History (1918-1919)[35], Japanese Whaling Expedition (1910)[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Commons Creator page: Roy Chapman Andrews[38]
- Name in native language: Roy Chapman Andrews[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Roy Chapman Andrews include Andrewsarchus[40], a fossil taxon[41].
Why It Matters
Roy Chapman Andrews has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Andrewsarchus[40], a fossil taxon[41].
FAQs
Where was Roy Chapman Andrews born?
Roy Chapman Andrews was born in Beloit[2].
Where did Roy Chapman Andrews die?
Roy Chapman Andrews passed away in Peninsula Community Hospital[4].
Who was Roy Chapman Andrews married to?
Roy Chapman Andrews's spouses include Yvette Borup[12].
What did Roy Chapman Andrews do for work?
Roy Chapman Andrews worked as an explorer[5], paleontologist[6], writer[7], zoologist[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Roy Chapman Andrews go to school?
Roy Chapman Andrews was educated at Columbia University[17] and Beloit College[18].
What awards did Roy Chapman Andrews receive?
Honors received include Vega Medal[19], Charles P. Daly Medal[20], Hubbard Medal[21], and Honorary Scout[22].