William Henry Danforth

American academic administrator (1926–2020)
Person human Q1643693
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William Henry Danforth

Summary

William Henry Danforth is a human[1]. Born in St. Louis[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1926[3]. He died on September 16, 2020[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in St. Louis[2], William Henry Danforth…
  • William Henry Danforth was born on April 10, 1926[3].
  • William Henry Danforth died on September 16, 2020[4].
  • William Henry Danforth's father was Donald Danforth I[8].
  • William Henry Danforth held citizenship in United States[9].
  • William Henry Danforth's professions included physician[5].
  • William Henry Danforth worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Among William Henry Danforth's employers was Washington University in St. Louis[10].
  • William Henry Danforth's education included a stint at Harvard Medical School[11].
  • William Henry Danforth was educated at Princeton University[12].
  • William Henry Danforth was educated at Westminster College[13].
  • William Henry Danforth received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[14].
  • William Henry Danforth was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • William Henry Danforth is recorded as male[16].
  • William Henry Danforth's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • William Henry Danforth's family name is recorded as Danforth[18].
  • William Henry Danforth's given name is recorded as William[19].
  • William Henry Danforth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • William Henry Danforth's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'William Henry Danforth'}[21].
  • William Henry Danforth's sibling is recorded as John Danforth[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in St. Louis[2], William Henry Danforth… he was born on April 10, 1926[3]. His father was Donald Danforth I[8].

Education

Educated at Harvard Medical School[11], a medical school[23], in United States[24], founded in 1782[25]; Princeton University[12], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1746[28], headquartered in Princeton[29]; and Westminster College[13], a liberal arts college[30], in United States[31], founded in 1851[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[5] and university teacher[6]. Among William Henry Danforth's employers was Washington University in St. Louis[10].

Recognition

William Henry Danforth received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[14].

Death and Burial

William Henry Danforth died on September 16, 2020[4].

Why It Matters

William Henry Danforth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was William Henry Danforth born?

Born in St. Louis[2], William Henry Danforth…

Who were William Henry Danforth's parents?

William Henry Danforth's father was Donald Danforth I[8].

What did William Henry Danforth do for work?

William Henry Danforth worked as physician[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did William Henry Danforth go to school?

William Henry Danforth was educated at Harvard Medical School[11], Princeton University[12], and Westminster College[13].

What awards did William Henry Danforth receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Miami[14].

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  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . commencement.miami.edu. commencement.miami.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . studlife.com. studlife.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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