William Alfred Weber

American botanist (1918-2020)
Person human Q4105706
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William Alfred Weber

Summary

William Alfred Weber is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on November 16, 1918[3]. He died in Longmont[4]. He died on March 18, 2020[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], lichenologist[7], professor[8], university teacher[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], William Alfred Weber…
  • William Alfred Weber died in Longmont[4].
  • William Alfred Weber was born on November 16, 1918[3].
  • William Alfred Weber was born on 1918[12].
  • William Alfred Weber died on March 18, 2020[5].
  • William Alfred Weber held citizenship in United States[13].
  • William Alfred Weber's professions included botanist[6].
  • William Alfred Weber worked as a lichenologist[7].
  • William Alfred Weber's professions included professor[8].
  • William Alfred Weber worked as a university teacher[9].
  • William Alfred Weber worked as a botanical collector[10].
  • William Alfred Weber's professions included scientific collector[14].
  • William Alfred Weber's field of work was lichenology[15].
  • William Alfred Weber's field of work was bryology[16].
  • William Alfred Weber's field of work was botany[17].
  • William Alfred Weber was employed by University of Colorado[18].
  • William Alfred Weber received the Acharius Medal[19].
  • William Alfred Weber is recorded as male[20].
  • William Alfred Weber's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Alfred Weber's family name is recorded as Weber[22].
  • William Alfred Weber's given name is recorded as William[23].
  • William Alfred Weber's given name is recorded as Alfred[24].
  • William Alfred Weber's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • William Alfred Weber's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • William Alfred Weber's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Alfred Weber'}[27].

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Origins and Family

William Alfred Weber's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 16, 1918[3] and 1918[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], lichenologist[7], professor[8], university teacher[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[14]. Fields of work include lichenology[15], a branch of biology[28]; bryology[16], a branch of botany[29]; and botany[17], an academic discipline[30]. Among William Alfred Weber's employers was University of Colorado[18].

Recognition

William Alfred Weber received the Acharius Medal[19].

Death and Burial

William Alfred Weber died on March 18, 2020[5]. He passed away in Longmont[4].

Why It Matters

William Alfred Weber ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was William Alfred Weber born?

William Alfred Weber's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did William Alfred Weber die?

William Alfred Weber passed away in Longmont[4].

What did William Alfred Weber do for work?

William Alfred Weber worked as botanist[6], lichenologist[7], professor[8], university teacher[9], and botanical collector[10].

What awards did William Alfred Weber receive?

Honors received include Acharius Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . lichenology.org. lichenology.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . dailycamera.com. Retrieved . dailycamera.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . williamaweber.com. Retrieved . williamaweber.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nukat id n2014190844
    Given name William, Alfred
    Field of work lichenology, bryology, botany
    Family name Weber
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