Francisco Pascasio Moreno
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Summary
Francisco Pascasio Moreno was born on May 31, 1852[1], in Buenos Aires[2]. He died on November 22, 1919[3], in Buenos Aires[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], politician[7], ornithologist[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,187 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Isla Centinela[11]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[12]
- Occupation: naturalist[13], botanical collector[14], scientific collector[15], discoverer[16], geographer[17]
- Field of work: paleontology[18]
- Position held: member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies[19]
- Employer: National University of La Plata[20], La Plata Museum[21]
- Award received: Founder’s Medal[22], Cullum Geographical Medal[23]
- Member of: National Academy of History of Argentina[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Francisco Pascasio Moreno[26]
- Family name: Moreno[27]
- Given name: Francisco[28], Pascasio[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Francisco Pascasio Moreno[30]
- Commons gallery: Francisco Moreno[31]
- Work location: Buenos Aires[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[33]
- Commons Creator page: Francisco Moreno[34]
- Name in native language: Francisco Pascasio Moreno[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Francisco Pascasio Moreno include Perito Moreno Glacier[37], a glacier[38], in Argentina[39]; Perito Moreno[40], a city of Argentina[41], in Argentina[42]; and Moreno Rock[43], a rock formation[44].
Why It Matters
Francisco Pascasio Moreno has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Perito Moreno Glacier[37], a glacier[38], in Argentina[39]; Perito Moreno[40], a city of Argentina[41], in Argentina[42]; and Moreno Rock[43], a rock formation[44].
FAQs
Where was Francisco Pascasio Moreno born?
Francisco Pascasio Moreno's place of birth was Buenos Aires[2].
Where did Francisco Pascasio Moreno die?
Francisco Pascasio Moreno passed away in Buenos Aires[4].
What did Francisco Pascasio Moreno do for work?
Francisco Pascasio Moreno worked as an explorer[5], anthropologist[6], politician[7], ornithologist[8], and botanist[9].
What awards did Francisco Pascasio Moreno receive?
Honors received include Founder’s Medal[22] and Cullum Geographical Medal[23].