Walter Hough

American scientist (1859-1935)
Person human Q7965168
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Walter Hough

Summary

Walter Hough is a human[1]. His place of birth was Morgantown[2]. He was born on January 1, 1859[3]. He died on January 1, 1935[4]. He worked as an explorer[5].

Key Facts

  • Walter Hough's place of birth was Morgantown[2].
  • Walter Hough was born on January 1, 1859[3].
  • Walter Hough died on January 1, 1935[4].
  • Among Walter Hough's spouses was Jennie Myrtle Zuck Hough[6].
  • Walter Hough's professions included explorer[5].
  • Walter Hough's field of work was ethnography[7].
  • Walter Hough's field of work was ethnology[8].
  • Walter Hough's field of work was archaeology[9].
  • Walter Hough's field of work was indigenous peoples of North America[10].
  • Among Walter Hough's employers was Smithsonian Institution[11].
  • Walter Hough was educated at West Virginia University[12].
  • Walter Hough received the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[13].
  • Walter Hough is recorded as male[14].
  • Walter Hough's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walter Hough's Commons category is recorded as Walter Hough[16].
  • Walter Hough's residence is recorded as Washington, D.C.[17].
  • Walter Hough's family name is recorded as Hough[18].
  • Walter Hough's given name is recorded as Walter[19].
  • Walter Hough's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Walter Hough's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[21].
  • Walter Hough's writing language is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Morgantown[2], Walter Hough… he was born on January 1, 1859[3].

Education

Walter Hough was educated at West Virginia University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Hough worked as an explorer[5]. Fields of work include ethnography[7], an academic discipline[23]; ethnology[8], a branch of anthropology[24]; archaeology[9], an academic discipline[25]; and indigenous peoples of North America[10], an ethnic group[26]. Among his employers was Smithsonian Institution[11].

Recognition

Walter Hough received the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[13].

Personal Life

Walter Hough was married to Jennie Myrtle Zuck Hough[6].

Death and Burial

Walter Hough died on January 1, 1935[4].

FAQs

Where was Walter Hough born?

Walter Hough was born in Morgantown[2].

Who was Walter Hough married to?

Walter Hough's spouses include Jennie Myrtle Zuck Hough[6].

What did Walter Hough do for work?

Walter Hough worked as explorer[5].

Where did Walter Hough go to school?

Walter Hough was educated at West Virginia University[12].

What awards did Walter Hough receive?

Honors received include Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Retrieved . anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Retrieved . anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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