William Bowie
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William Bowie
Summary
William Bowie is a human[1]. Born in Annapolis Junction[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1872[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on August 28, 1940[5]. He worked as a surveyor[6] and engineer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Annapolis Junction[2], William Bowie…
- William Bowie passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
- William Bowie was born on May 6, 1872[3].
- William Bowie died on August 28, 1940[5].
- William Bowie is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
- William Bowie held citizenship in United States[10].
- William Bowie's professions included surveyor[6].
- William Bowie worked as an engineer[7].
- William Bowie's education included a stint at Lehigh University[11].
- William Bowie's education included a stint at St. John's College[12].
- William Bowie received the Elliott Cresson Medal[13].
- William Bowie received the William Bowie Medal[14].
- William Bowie received the Fellow of the American Physical Society[15].
- William Bowie received the Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[16].
- William Bowie was a member of National Academy of Sciences[17].
- William Bowie is recorded as male[18].
- William Bowie's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- William Bowie's family name is recorded as Bowie[20].
- William Bowie's given name is recorded as William[21].
- William Bowie's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[22].
- William Bowie's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
Body
Origins and Family
William Bowie's place of birth was Annapolis Junction[2]. He was born on May 6, 1872[3].
Education
Educated at Lehigh University[11], a university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1865[26], headquartered in Bethlehem[27] and St. John's College[12], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1696[30].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include surveyor[6] and engineer[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Elliott Cresson Medal[13], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1875[33]; William Bowie Medal[14], a geophysics award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1939[36]; Fellow of the American Physical Society[15], a fellowship award[37]; and Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[16], a fellowship award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1962[40].
Death and Burial
William Bowie died on August 28, 1940[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for William Bowie include Bowie Seamount[41], a seamount[42], in Canada[43] and William Bowie Medal[44], a geophysics award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1939[47].
Why It Matters
William Bowie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Bowie Seamount[41], a seamount[42], in Canada[43] and William Bowie Medal[44], a geophysics award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1939[47].
FAQs
Where was William Bowie born?
William Bowie's place of birth was Annapolis Junction[2].
Where did William Bowie die?
William Bowie passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
What did William Bowie do for work?
William Bowie worked as surveyor[6] and engineer[7].
Where did William Bowie go to school?
William Bowie was educated at Lehigh University[11] and St. John's College[12].
What awards did William Bowie receive?
Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[13], William Bowie Medal[14], Fellow of the American Physical Society[15], and Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[16].