Charles A. Whitten

American geodesist (1909-1994)
Person human Q1063497
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Summary

Charles A. Whitten was born on January 1, 1909[1], in Redfield[2]. He died on July 12, 1994[3], in Silver Spring[4]. He worked as a surveyor[5] and geodesist[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: October 2, 1909[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Award received: Charles A. Whitten Medal[10], William Bowie Medal[11], Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Given name: Charles[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[15]
  • Subject has role: eponym[16]

FAQs

Where was Charles A. Whitten born?

Charles A. Whitten was born in Redfield[2].

Where did Charles A. Whitten die?

Charles A. Whitten died in Silver Spring[4].

What did Charles A. Whitten do for work?

Charles A. Whitten worked as a surveyor[5] and geodesist[6].

What awards did Charles A. Whitten receive?

Honors received include Charles A. Whitten Medal[10], William Bowie Medal[11], and Fellow of the American Geophysical Union[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . honors.agu.org. honors.agu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . agu.org. agu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . agu.org. agu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . agu.org. Retrieved . agu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . honors.agu.org. honors.agu.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com. agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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