William H. Phelps, Sr.

Summary

William H. Phelps, Sr. is a human^[1]. William H. Phelps, Sr.'s place of birth was New York City^[2]. William H. Phelps, Sr. was born on June 14, 1875^[3]. William H. Phelps, Sr. passed away in Caracas^[4]. William H. Phelps, Sr. died on December 8, 1965^[5]. William H. Phelps, Sr. worked as an ornithologist^[6], zoologist^[7], and businessperson^[8]. William H. Phelps, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s place of birth was New York City^[2].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. passed away in Caracas^[4].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. was born on June 14, 1875^[3].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. died on December 8, 1965^[5].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s father was Dudley F. Phelps^[10].
• A child of William H. Phelps, Sr. was William H. Phelps Jr.^[11].
• A child of William H. Phelps, Sr. was John Prince Phelps^[12].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. held citizenship in United States^[13].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. held citizenship in Venezuela^[14].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. worked as an ornithologist^[6].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s professions included zoologist^[7].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. worked as a businessperson^[8].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s education included a stint at Harvard College^[15].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s education included a stint at Milton Academy^[16].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s doctoral advisor was Frank Michler Chapman 1864-1945^[17].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s doctoral advisor was Frank M. Chapman^[18].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. received the Brewster Medal^[19].
• William H. Phelps, Sr. is recorded as male^[20].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s Commons category is recorded as William Henry Phelps^[22].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s residence is recorded as Venezuela^[23].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Phelps^[24].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s given name is recorded as William^[25].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Henry^[26].
• William H. Phelps, Sr.'s participant in is recorded as Phelps Venezuelan Expedition (1937-1938)^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City^[2], William H. Phelps, Sr.… William H. Phelps, Sr. was born on June 14, 1875^[3]. William H. Phelps, Sr.'s father was Dudley F. Phelps^[10].

Education

Educated at Harvard College^[15], a college^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1636^[30] and Milton Academy^[16], an independent school^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1798^[33]. Doctoral advisors include Frank Michler Chapman 1864-1945^[17] and Frank M. Chapman^[18], an ornithologist^[34], 1864–1945^[35], of United States^[36], awarded the John Burroughs Medal^[37], specialised in ornithology^[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist^[6], zoologist^[7], and businessperson^[8].

Recognition

William H. Phelps, Sr. received the Brewster Medal^[19].

Personal Life

Children include William H. Phelps Jr.^[11], an ornithologist^[39], 1902–1988^[40], of Venezuela^[41], awarded the David Livingstone Centenary Medal^[42] and John Prince Phelps^[12], 1900–1981^[43].

Death and Burial

William H. Phelps, Sr. died on December 8, 1965^[5]. William H. Phelps, Sr. died in Caracas^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for William H. Phelps, Sr. include Phelpsiella^[44], a taxon^[45].

Why It Matters

William H. Phelps, Sr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).^[9] William H. Phelps, Sr. has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] William H. Phelps, Sr. is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

Entities named for William H. Phelps, Sr. include Phelpsiella^[44], a taxon^[45].

FAQs

Where was William H. Phelps, Sr. born?

Born in New York City^[2], William H. Phelps, Sr.…

Where did William H. Phelps, Sr. die?

William H. Phelps, Sr. died in Caracas^[4].

Who were William H. Phelps, Sr.'s parents?

William H. Phelps, Sr.'s father was Dudley F. Phelps^[10].

What did William H. Phelps, Sr. do for work?

William H. Phelps, Sr. worked as ornithologist^[6], zoologist^[7], and businessperson^[8].

Where did William H. Phelps, Sr. go to school?

William H. Phelps, Sr. was educated at Harvard College^[15] and Milton Academy^[16].

What awards did William H. Phelps, Sr. receive?

Honors received include Brewster Medal^[19].