Witmer Stone

American ornithologist (1866-1939)
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Witmer Stone

Summary

Witmer Stone is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on September 22, 1866[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on May 23, 1939[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], zoologist[7], ornithologist[8], and naturalist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Witmer Stone was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Witmer Stone died in Philadelphia[4].
  • Witmer Stone was born on September 22, 1866[3].
  • Witmer Stone died on May 23, 1939[5].
  • Witmer Stone died on May 24, 1939[11].
  • Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[12].
  • Witmer Stone's father was Frederick Dawson Stone[13].
  • Witmer Stone held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Witmer Stone's professions included botanist[6].
  • Witmer Stone worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Witmer Stone's professions included ornithologist[8].
  • Witmer Stone worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Witmer Stone's field of work was botany[15].
  • Witmer Stone was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Witmer Stone is The Auk, Volume XXXVII[17].
  • Witmer Stone received the Brewster Medal[18].
  • Witmer Stone was a member of Philobiblon Club[19].
  • Witmer Stone was a member of American Philosophical Society[20].
  • Witmer Stone is recorded as male[21].
  • Witmer Stone's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Witmer Stone's Commons category is recorded as Witmer Stone[23].
  • Witmer Stone's family name is recorded as Stone[24].
  • Witmer Stone's given name is recorded as Witmer[25].
  • Witmer Stone's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[26].
  • Witmer Stone's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Witmer Stone was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on September 22, 1866[3]. His father was Frederick Dawson Stone[13].

Education

Witmer Stone was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], zoologist[7], ornithologist[8], and naturalist[9]. Witmer Stone's field of work was botany[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Witmer Stone is The Auk, Volume XXXVII[17].

Recognition

Witmer Stone received the Brewster Medal[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 23, 1939[5] and May 24, 1939[11]. Witmer Stone died in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Witmer Stone has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Witmer Stone born?

Witmer Stone was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Witmer Stone die?

Witmer Stone passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Witmer Stone's parents?

Witmer Stone's father was Frederick Dawson Stone[13].

What did Witmer Stone do for work?

Witmer Stone worked as botanist[6], zoologist[7], ornithologist[8], and naturalist[9].

Where did Witmer Stone go to school?

Witmer Stone was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16].

What awards did Witmer Stone receive?

Honors received include Brewster Medal[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . americanornithology.org. Retrieved . americanornithology.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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