William Henry Holmes
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Summary
William Henry Holmes was born on December 1, 1846[1], in Harrison County[2]. He died on April 20, 1933[3], in Royal Oak[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], and scientific illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (210 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Rock Creek Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Kate Clifton Osgood Holmes[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: geologist[14], explorer[15], mountaineer[16], cartographer[17]
- Employer: Smithsonian Institution[18]
- Award received: Loubat Prize[19]
- Member of: American Antiquarian Society[20], National Academy of Sciences[21], American Philosophical Society[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: William Henry Holmes[24]
- Sport: mountaineering[25]
- Family name: Holmes[26]
- Given name: William[27], Henry[28]
- Commons gallery: William Henry Holmes[29]
- Work location: United States[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Commons Creator page: William Henry Holmes[32]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[33], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/New Mexico State Library[34], WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot — Smithsonian Libraries — Artists Files[35]
Why It Matters
William Henry Holmes has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was William Henry Holmes born?
William Henry Holmes was born in Harrison County[2].
Where did William Henry Holmes die?
William Henry Holmes died in Royal Oak[4].
Who was William Henry Holmes married to?
William Henry Holmes's spouses include Kate Clifton Osgood Holmes[12].
What did William Henry Holmes do for work?
William Henry Holmes worked as an anthropologist[5], archaeologist[6], painter[7], illustrator[8], and scientific illustrator[9].
What awards did William Henry Holmes receive?
Honors received include Loubat Prize[19].