Ward Goodenough

American anthropologist (1919-2013)
Person human Q4355732
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Ward Goodenough

Summary

Ward Goodenough is a human[1]. He was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on May 30, 1919[3]. He died on June 9, 2013[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ward Goodenough's place of birth was Cambridge[2].
  • Ward Goodenough was born on May 30, 1919[3].
  • Ward Goodenough died on June 9, 2013[4].
  • Ward Goodenough's father was Erwin Ramsdell Goodenough[8].
  • Ward Goodenough held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Ward Goodenough's professions included anthropologist[5].
  • Ward Goodenough worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Ward Goodenough was employed by University of Wisconsin–Madison[10].
  • Among Ward Goodenough's employers was University of Pennsylvania[11].
  • Ward Goodenough's education included a stint at Cornell University[12].
  • A notable student of Ward Goodenough was Ann Chowning[13].
  • Ward Goodenough received the Bronislaw Malinowski Award[14].
  • Ward Goodenough received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Ward Goodenough was a member of National Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Ward Goodenough was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Ward Goodenough was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • Ward Goodenough is recorded as male[19].
  • Ward Goodenough's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ward Goodenough's family name is recorded as Goodenough[21].
  • Ward Goodenough's given name is recorded as Ward[22].
  • Ward Goodenough's given name is recorded as Hunt[23].
  • Ward Goodenough's work location is recorded as Philadelphia[24].
  • Ward Goodenough's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Ward Goodenough's sibling is recorded as John B. Goodenough[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Ward Goodenough was born in Cambridge[2]. He was born on May 30, 1919[3]. His father was Erwin Ramsdell Goodenough[8].

Education

Ward Goodenough was educated at Cornell University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[5] and university teacher[6]. Employers include University of Wisconsin–Madison[10], a public research university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1848[29] and University of Pennsylvania[11], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1740[32], headquartered in Philadelphia[33]. A notable student of Ward Goodenough was Ann Chowning[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronislaw Malinowski Award[14], an award[34] and Guggenheim Fellowship[15], a fellowship grant[35], in United States[36], founded in 1925[37].

Death and Burial

Ward Goodenough died on June 9, 2013[4].

Why It Matters

Ward Goodenough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ward Goodenough born?

Ward Goodenough's place of birth was Cambridge[2].

Who were Ward Goodenough's parents?

Ward Goodenough's father was Erwin Ramsdell Goodenough[8].

What did Ward Goodenough do for work?

Ward Goodenough worked as anthropologist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Ward Goodenough go to school?

Ward Goodenough was educated at Cornell University[12].

What awards did Ward Goodenough receive?

Honors received include Bronislaw Malinowski Award[14] and Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . appliedanthro.org. appliedanthro.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United States
    Member of National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society
    Given name Ward, Hunt
    Student Ann Chowning
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