Theodore Sherman Palmer

U.S. zoologist (1868–1955)
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Theodore Sherman Palmer
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Theodore Sherman Palmer

Summary

Theodore Sherman Palmer is a human[1]. He was born in Oakland[2]. He was born on January 26, 1868[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 24, 1955[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], naturalist[7], botanist[8], ornithologist[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oakland[2], Theodore Sherman Palmer…
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was born on January 26, 1868[3].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was born on January 1, 1860[12].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer died on July 24, 1955[5].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer died on July 23, 1955[13].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer died on January 1, 1962[14].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's mother was Jane Olivia Day[15].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's professions included naturalist[7].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's professions included botanist[8].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's professions included ornithologist[9].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer worked as a scientific collector[10].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was educated at University of California, Berkeley[17].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was educated at Georgetown University[18].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[19].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Ornithological Society[20].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Society of Naturalists[21].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Bison Society[22].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Fisheries Society[23].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Genetic Association[24].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer is recorded as male[25].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Sherman Palmer[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodore Sherman Palmer's place of birth was Oakland[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 26, 1868[3] and January 1, 1860[12]. His mother was Jane Olivia Day[15].

Education

Educated at University of California, Berkeley[17], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Berkeley[31] and Georgetown University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1789[34], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], naturalist[7], botanist[8], ornithologist[9], and scientific collector[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 24, 1955[5], July 23, 1955[13], and January 1, 1962[14]. Theodore Sherman Palmer died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodore Sherman Palmer include Uta palmeri[36], a taxon[37].

Why It Matters

Theodore Sherman Palmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Uta palmeri[36], a taxon[37].

FAQs

Where was Theodore Sherman Palmer born?

Theodore Sherman Palmer's place of birth was Oakland[2].

Where did Theodore Sherman Palmer die?

Theodore Sherman Palmer passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Theodore Sherman Palmer's parents?

Theodore Sherman Palmer's mother was Jane Olivia Day[15].

What did Theodore Sherman Palmer do for work?

Theodore Sherman Palmer worked as zoologist[6], naturalist[7], botanist[8], ornithologist[9], and scientific collector[10].

Where did Theodore Sherman Palmer go to school?

Theodore Sherman Palmer was educated at University of California, Berkeley[17] and Georgetown University[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  6. [26] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Harvard Index of Botanists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  14. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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