Walter Faxon

American ornithologist and carcinologist (1848 - 1920)
Person human Q7964824
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Summary

Walter Faxon was born on February 4, 1848[1], in Jamaica Plain[2]. He died on August 10, 1920[3]. He worked as an ornithologist[4] and carcinologist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Commons category: Walter Faxon[10]
  • Family name: Faxon[11]
  • Given name: Walter[12]
  • Author citation (zoology): Faxon[13]
  • Commons Creator page: Walter Faxon[14]

FAQs

Where was Walter Faxon born?

Walter Faxon's place of birth was Jamaica Plain[2].

What did Walter Faxon do for work?

Walter Faxon worked as an ornithologist[4] and carcinologist[5].

Where did Walter Faxon go to school?

Walter Faxon was educated at Harvard University[8].

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  1. 3d ago · Ambrosia10 · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bionomia id → Walter Faxon
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  2. 20d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA16812344
    Wikidata description → American ornithologist and carcinologist (1848 - 1920)
    Rero id (legacy) → A003234523
    Cinii research id → 1981149384735610933
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