Russell W. Porter

Summary

Russell W. Porter is a human^[1]. Born in Springfield^[2], he… he was born on December 13, 1871^[3]. He passed away in Pasadena^[4]. He died on February 22, 1949^[5]. He worked as an astronomer^[6], painter^[7], explorer^[8], and engineer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Springfield^[2], Russell W. Porter…
• Russell W. Porter died in Pasadena^[4].
• Russell W. Porter was born on December 13, 1871^[3].
• Russell W. Porter died on February 22, 1949^[5].
• Russell W. Porter held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Russell W. Porter worked as an astronomer^[6].
• Russell W. Porter worked as a painter^[7].
• Russell W. Porter's professions included explorer^[8].
• Russell W. Porter worked as an engineer^[9].
• Russell W. Porter's education included a stint at Norwich University^[12].
• Russell W. Porter was educated at Vermont Academy^[13].
• A notable work attributed to Russell W. Porter is Porter Garden Telescope^[14].
• Russell W. Porter is recorded as male^[15].
• Russell W. Porter's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Russell W. Porter's Commons category is recorded as Russell W. Porter^[17].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[18].
• Russell W. Porter's family name is recorded as Porter^[19].
• Russell W. Porter's given name is recorded as Russell^[20].
• Russell W. Porter's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[21].
• Russell W. Porter's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[22].
• Russell W. Porter's Commons Creator page is recorded as Russell W. Porter^[23].
• Russell W. Porter's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot — Smithsonian Libraries — Artists Files^[24].
• Russell W. Porter's has works in the collection is recorded as Smithsonian American Art Museum^[25].
• Russell W. Porter's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[26].
• Russell W. Porter's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Springfield^[2], Russell W. Porter… he was born on December 13, 1871^[3].

Education

Educated at Norwich University^[12], a military university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1819^[30] and Vermont Academy^[13], a boarding school^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1876^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer^[6], painter^[7], explorer^[8], and engineer^[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Russell W. Porter is Porter Garden Telescope^[14]. Things named for him include Porter^[34], an impact crater^[35].

Death and Burial

Russell W. Porter died on February 22, 1949^[5]. He died in Pasadena^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[18].

Why It Matters

Russell W. Porter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Entities named for him include Porter^[34], an impact crater^[35].

FAQs

Where was Russell W. Porter born?

Russell W. Porter's place of birth was Springfield^[2].

Where did Russell W. Porter die?

Russell W. Porter passed away in Pasadena^[4].

What did Russell W. Porter do for work?

Russell W. Porter worked as astronomer^[6], painter^[7], explorer^[8], and engineer^[9].

Where did Russell W. Porter go to school?

Russell W. Porter was educated at Norwich University^[12] and Vermont Academy^[13].