William Archibald Dunning

American historian
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William Archibald Dunning

Summary

William Archibald Dunning is a human[1]. Born in Plainfield[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1857[3]. He died on August 15, 1922[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], and biographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Archibald Dunning's place of birth was Plainfield[2].
  • William Archibald Dunning was born on May 12, 1857[3].
  • William Archibald Dunning died on August 15, 1922[4].
  • William Archibald Dunning held citizenship in United States[9].
  • William Archibald Dunning's professions included historian[5].
  • William Archibald Dunning worked as a university teacher[6].
  • William Archibald Dunning's professions included biographer[7].
  • William Archibald Dunning held the position of chairperson[10].
  • Among William Archibald Dunning's employers was Columbia University[11].
  • William Archibald Dunning's education included a stint at Columbia University[12].
  • William Archibald Dunning was educated at Dartmouth College[13].
  • William Archibald Dunning's education included a stint at Columbia University[14].
  • William Archibald Dunning was educated at Columbia University[15].
  • William Archibald Dunning's doctoral advisor was James Wilford Garner[16].
  • William Archibald Dunning's doctoral advisor was John Burgess[17].
  • William Archibald Dunning was a member of Columbia University Department of Political Science[18].
  • William Archibald Dunning was a member of American Historical Association[19].
  • William Archibald Dunning is recorded as male[20].
  • William Archibald Dunning's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • William Archibald Dunning supervised Charles Edward Merriam as a doctoral student[22].
  • William Archibald Dunning supervised Francis Coker as a doctoral student[23].
  • William Archibald Dunning's given name is recorded as William[24].

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Origins and Family

William Archibald Dunning's place of birth was Plainfield[2]. He was born on May 12, 1857[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[12], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1754[27], headquartered in Manhattan[28] and Dartmouth College[13], a private university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1769[31]. Doctoral advisors include James Wilford Garner[16], a political scientist[32], 1871–1938[33], of United States[34], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[35] and John Burgess[17], a political scientist[36], 1844–1931[37], of United States[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[5], university teacher[6], and biographer[7]. William Archibald Dunning was employed by Columbia University[11]. He held the position of chairperson[10]. Doctoral students include Charles Edward Merriam[22], a political scientist[39], 1874–1953[40], of United States[41], specialised in political science[42] and Francis Coker[23], a political scientist[43], 1878–1963[44], of United States[45], specialised in political science[46].

Death and Burial

William Archibald Dunning died on August 15, 1922[4].

Why It Matters

William Archibald Dunning ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

His notable doctoral advisees include Charles Edward Merriam[48], a political scientist[49], 1874–1953[50], of United States[51], specialised in political science[52] and James Wilford Garner[53], a political scientist[54], 1871–1938[55], of United States[56], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon[57].

FAQs

Where was William Archibald Dunning born?

William Archibald Dunning's place of birth was Plainfield[2].

What did William Archibald Dunning do for work?

William Archibald Dunning worked as historian[5], university teacher[6], and biographer[7].

Where did William Archibald Dunning go to school?

William Archibald Dunning was educated at Columbia University[12], Dartmouth College[13], Columbia University[14], and Columbia University[15].

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