Thomas Barbour

American zoologist (1884-1946)
Person human Q1682880
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Thomas Barbour

Summary

Thomas Barbour is a human[1]. Born in Martha's Vineyard[2], he… he was born on August 19, 1884[3]. He died in Boston[4]. He died on January 8, 1946[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], zoologist[7], herpetologist[8], non-fiction writer[9], and ornithologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Barbour's place of birth was Martha's Vineyard[2].
  • Thomas Barbour passed away in Boston[4].
  • Thomas Barbour was born on August 19, 1884[3].
  • Thomas Barbour died on January 8, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].
  • Thomas Barbour's father was William L. Barbour[13].
  • Thomas Barbour held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Thomas Barbour worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Thomas Barbour worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Thomas Barbour worked as a herpetologist[8].
  • Thomas Barbour's professions included non-fiction writer[9].
  • Thomas Barbour worked as an ornithologist[10].
  • Thomas Barbour's field of work was herpetology[15].
  • Thomas Barbour held the position of museum director[16].
  • Among Thomas Barbour's employers was Harvard University[17].
  • Thomas Barbour was educated at Harvard University[18].
  • Thomas Barbour received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Thomas Barbour was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Thomas Barbour was a member of National Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Thomas Barbour was a member of American Philosophical Society[22].
  • Thomas Barbour is recorded as male[23].
  • Thomas Barbour's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Thomas Barbour's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Barbour[25].
  • Thomas Barbour's residence is recorded as United States[26].
  • Thomas Barbour's family name is recorded as Barbour[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Martha's Vineyard[2], Thomas Barbour… he was born on August 19, 1884[3]. His father was William L. Barbour[13].

Education

Thomas Barbour was educated at Harvard University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], zoologist[7], herpetologist[8], non-fiction writer[9], and ornithologist[10]. Thomas Barbour's field of work was herpetology[15]. Among his employers was Harvard University[17]. He held the position of museum director[16].

Recognition

Thomas Barbour received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

Death and Burial

Thomas Barbour died on January 8, 1946[5]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Barbour include Plestiodon barbouri[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

Thomas Barbour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Plestiodon barbouri[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Barbour born?

Thomas Barbour's place of birth was Martha's Vineyard[2].

Where did Thomas Barbour die?

Thomas Barbour passed away in Boston[4].

Who were Thomas Barbour's parents?

Thomas Barbour's father was William L. Barbour[13].

What did Thomas Barbour do for work?

Thomas Barbour worked as naturalist[6], zoologist[7], herpetologist[8], non-fiction writer[9], and ornithologist[10].

Where did Thomas Barbour go to school?

Thomas Barbour was educated at Harvard University[18].

What awards did Thomas Barbour receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation naturalist, zoologist, herpetologist +2
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