William Dandridge Peck

American scientist (1763-1822)
Person human Q3568538
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William Dandridge Peck

Summary

William Dandridge Peck is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on May 8, 1763[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on October 8, 1822[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], zoologist[7], and entomologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Dandridge Peck's place of birth was Boston[2].
  • William Dandridge Peck died in Cambridge[4].
  • William Dandridge Peck was born on May 8, 1763[3].
  • William Dandridge Peck died on October 8, 1822[5].
  • William Dandridge Peck held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Dandridge Peck's professions included botanist[6].
  • William Dandridge Peck worked as a zoologist[7].
  • William Dandridge Peck's professions included entomologist[8].
  • Among William Dandridge Peck's employers was Harvard University[11].
  • William Dandridge Peck was educated at Harvard University[12].
  • William Dandridge Peck's education included a stint at Harvard College[13].
  • William Dandridge Peck received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • William Dandridge Peck received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • William Dandridge Peck was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[16].
  • William Dandridge Peck was a member of American Antiquarian Society[17].
  • William Dandridge Peck was a member of American Philosophical Society[18].
  • William Dandridge Peck is recorded as male[19].
  • William Dandridge Peck's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • William Dandridge Peck's Commons category is recorded as William Dandridge Peck[21].
  • William Dandridge Peck's family name is recorded as Peck[22].
  • William Dandridge Peck's given name is recorded as William[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Boston[2], William Dandridge Peck… he was born on May 8, 1763[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1636[26], headquartered in Cambridge[27] and Harvard College[13], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], zoologist[7], and entomologist[8]. Among William Dandridge Peck's employers was Harvard University[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14], a fellowship award[31].

Death and Burial

William Dandridge Peck died on October 8, 1822[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

William Dandridge Peck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He has been cited as an influence by Thaddeus William Harris[33], an entomologist[34], 1795–1856[35], of United States[36], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[37].

FAQs

Where was William Dandridge Peck born?

William Dandridge Peck's place of birth was Boston[2].

Where did William Dandridge Peck die?

William Dandridge Peck passed away in Cambridge[4].

What did William Dandridge Peck do for work?

William Dandridge Peck worked as botanist[6], zoologist[7], and entomologist[8].

Where did William Dandridge Peck go to school?

William Dandridge Peck was educated at Harvard University[12] and Harvard College[13].

What awards did William Dandridge Peck receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[14] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].

Who did William Dandridge Peck influence?

William Dandridge Peck has been cited as an influence by Thaddeus William Harris[33].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . amacad.org. amacad.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship United States
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    Occupation botanist, zoologist, entomologist
    Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Antiquarian Society, American Philosophical Society
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