Scott Nearing

American activist (1883–1983)
Person human Q1434014
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Scott Nearing

Summary

Scott Nearing is a human[1]. Born in Tioga County[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1883[3]. He passed away in Brooksville[4]. He died on August 24, 1983[5]. He worked as a writer[6], economist[7], and trade unionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (424 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Scott Nearing's place of birth was Tioga County[2].
  • Scott Nearing died in Brooksville[4].
  • Scott Nearing was born on August 6, 1883[3].
  • Scott Nearing died on August 24, 1983[5].
  • Scott Nearing was married to Helen Nearing[10].
  • A child of Scott Nearing was John Scott[11].
  • Scott Nearing held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Scott Nearing's professions included writer[6].
  • Scott Nearing's professions included economist[7].
  • Scott Nearing worked as a trade unionist[8].
  • Scott Nearing's education included a stint at The Wharton School[13].
  • Scott Nearing is recorded as male[14].
  • Scott Nearing's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Scott Nearing was affiliated with the Socialist Party of America[16].
  • Scott Nearing's Commons category is recorded as Scott Nearing[17].
  • Scott Nearing's family name is recorded as Q37052901[18].
  • Scott Nearing's given name is recorded as Scott[19].
  • Scott Nearing's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of the American Left[20].
  • Scott Nearing's described by source is recorded as FBI file 100-NY-2520[21].
  • Scott Nearing's described by source is recorded as FBI file 100-BS-16707[22].
  • Scott Nearing's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Scott Nearing's Commons Creator page is recorded as Scott Nearing[24].
  • Scott Nearing's subject has role is recorded as centenarian[25].
  • Scott Nearing's sibling is recorded as Guy Nearing[26].
  • Scott Nearing's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Scott Nearing's place of birth was Tioga County[2]. He was born on August 6, 1883[3].

Education

Scott Nearing's education included a stint at The Wharton School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], economist[7], and trade unionist[8].

Personal Life

Scott Nearing was married to Helen Nearing[10]. A child of him was John Scott[11]. He was affiliated with the Socialist Party of America[16].

Death and Burial

Scott Nearing died on August 24, 1983[5]. He passed away in Brooksville[4].

Why It Matters

Scott Nearing ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (424 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Scott Nearing born?

Scott Nearing's place of birth was Tioga County[2].

Where did Scott Nearing die?

Scott Nearing died in Brooksville[4].

Who was Scott Nearing married to?

Scott Nearing's spouses include Helen Nearing[10].

What did Scott Nearing do for work?

Scott Nearing worked as writer[6], economist[7], and trade unionist[8].

Where did Scott Nearing go to school?

Scott Nearing was educated at The Wharton School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . downeast.com. downeast.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United States
    Member of political party Socialist Party of America
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    Described by source Biographical Dictionary of the American Left, FBI file 100-NY-2520, FBI file 100-BS-16707
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