Theodore Sherman Palmer

U.S. zoologist (1868–1955)
Person human Q1164080
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 on July 24, 1955[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], naturalist[6], botanist[7], ornithologist[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Oakland[2], Theodore Sherman Palmer…
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was born on January 26, 1868[3].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer died on July 24, 1955[4].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer died on July 23, 1955[11].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's mother was Jane Olivia Day[12].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer worked as a zoologist[5].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer worked as a botanist[7].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's professions included ornithologist[8].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's education included a stint at University of California, Berkeley[14].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's education included a stint at Georgetown University[15].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Association for the Advancement of Science[16].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Ornithological Society[17].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Society of Naturalists[18].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Bison Society[19].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Fisheries Society[20].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer was a member of American Genetic Association[21].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer is recorded as male[22].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Sherman Palmer[24].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's family name is recorded as Palmer[25].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's given name is recorded as Theodore[26].
  • Theodore Sherman Palmer's given name is recorded as Sherman[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodore Sherman Palmer's place of birth was Oakland[2]. He was born on January 26, 1868[3]. His mother was Jane Olivia Day[12].

Education

Educated at University of California, Berkeley[14], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Berkeley[31] and Georgetown University[15], 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[5], naturalist[6], botanist[7], ornithologist[8], and scientific collector[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 24, 1955[4] and July 23, 1955[11].

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 (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 21 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].

Who were Theodore Sherman Palmer's parents?

Theodore Sherman Palmer's mother was Jane Olivia Day[12].

What did Theodore Sherman Palmer do for work?

Theodore Sherman Palmer worked as zoologist[5], naturalist[6], botanist[7], ornithologist[8], and scientific collector[9].

Where did Theodore Sherman Palmer go to school?

Theodore Sherman Palmer was educated at University of California, Berkeley[14] and Georgetown University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Harvard Index of Botanists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . In Memoriam: Theodore Sherman Palmer. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Harvard Index of Botanists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Harvard Index of Botanists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Harvard Index of Botanists. 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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