Francis La Flesche
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Summary
Francis La Flesche was born on December 25, 1857[1], in Nebraska[2]. He died on September 5, 1932[3], in Thurston County[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5] and ethnologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Joseph LaFlesche[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Educated at: George Washington University[10]
- Notable work: The Omaha Tribe[11]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[12], Smithsonian Institution[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Francis La Flesche[15]
- Given name: Francis[16]
- Partner in business or sport: Alice Cunningham Fletcher[17]
- Described by source: Spotlight on the Object | PERSON, PLACE or THING[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Osage[19], Omaha–Ponca[20], English[21]
- Sibling: Susan La Flesche Picotte[22], Marguerite La Flesche Diddock[23]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[24]
Why It Matters
Francis La Flesche has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Francis La Flesche born?
Francis La Flesche's place of birth was Nebraska[2].
Where did Francis La Flesche die?
Francis La Flesche died in Thurston County[4].
Who were Francis La Flesche's parents?
Francis La Flesche's father was Joseph LaFlesche[8].
What did Francis La Flesche do for work?
Francis La Flesche worked as an anthropologist[5] and ethnologist[6].
Where did Francis La Flesche go to school?
Francis La Flesche was educated at George Washington University[10].