Samuel George Morton

American physician and naturalist (1799–1851)
Person human Q920542
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Samuel George Morton

Summary

Samuel George Morton is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on January 26, 1799[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on May 15, 1851[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], physician[7], naturalist[8], and biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (445 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Samuel George Morton's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Samuel George Morton passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Samuel George Morton was born on January 26, 1799[3].
  • Samuel George Morton died on May 15, 1851[5].
  • Samuel George Morton is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery[11].
  • Samuel George Morton held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Samuel George Morton worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Samuel George Morton's professions included physician[7].
  • Samuel George Morton worked as a naturalist[8].
  • Samuel George Morton worked as a biologist[9].
  • Samuel George Morton was employed by University of Pennsylvania[13].
  • Samuel George Morton's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[14].
  • Samuel George Morton was educated at University of Pennsylvania[15].
  • Samuel George Morton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • Samuel George Morton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Samuel George Morton was a member of American Antiquarian Society[18].
  • Samuel George Morton was a member of American Philosophical Society[19].
  • Samuel George Morton is recorded as male[20].
  • Samuel George Morton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Samuel George Morton's Commons category is recorded as Samuel George Morton[22].
  • Samuel George Morton's family name is recorded as Morton[23].
  • Samuel George Morton's given name is recorded as Samuel[24].
  • Samuel George Morton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Samuel George Morton's Commons Creator page is recorded as Samuel George Morton[26].
  • Samuel George Morton's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+8'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Philadelphia[2], Samuel George Morton… he was born on January 26, 1799[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[14], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of Pennsylvania[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1740[34], headquartered in Philadelphia[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], physician[7], naturalist[8], and biologist[9]. Samuel George Morton was employed by University of Pennsylvania[13].

Recognition

Samuel George Morton received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].

Death and Burial

Samuel George Morton died on May 15, 1851[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Samuel George Morton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (445 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Samuel George Morton born?

Samuel George Morton's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Samuel George Morton die?

Samuel George Morton died in Philadelphia[4].

What did Samuel George Morton do for work?

Samuel George Morton worked as anthropologist[6], physician[7], naturalist[8], and biologist[9].

Where did Samuel George Morton go to school?

Samuel George Morton was educated at University of Edinburgh[14] and University of Pennsylvania[15].

What awards did Samuel George Morton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . A Biographical Memoir of Samuel George Morton, M.D.. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . A Biographical Memoir of Samuel George Morton, M.D.. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . A Biographical Memoir of Samuel George Morton, M.D.. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . A Biographical Memoir of Samuel George Morton, M.D.. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, physician, naturalist +1
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, physician, naturalist +1
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  3. 14d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Edinburgh, University of Pennsylvania
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
    Employer
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