Jack Sepkoski

American paleontologist (1948-1999)
Person human Q1677203
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Jack Sepkoski

Summary

Jack Sepkoski is a human[1]. His place of birth was Presque Isle[2]. He was born on July 26, 1948[3]. He died in Chicago[4]. He died on May 1, 1999[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jack Sepkoski's place of birth was Presque Isle[2].
  • Jack Sepkoski passed away in Chicago[4].
  • Jack Sepkoski was born on July 26, 1948[3].
  • Jack Sepkoski died on May 1, 1999[5].
  • Jack Sepkoski held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Jack Sepkoski worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Jack Sepkoski's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Jack Sepkoski's employers was University of Rochester[10].
  • Among Jack Sepkoski's employers was University of Chicago[11].
  • Jack Sepkoski's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
  • Jack Sepkoski's education included a stint at University of Notre Dame[13].
  • Jack Sepkoski received the Charles Schuchert Award[14].
  • Jack Sepkoski was a member of Polish Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Jack Sepkoski was a member of Paleontological Society[16].
  • Jack Sepkoski is recorded as male[17].
  • Jack Sepkoski's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[19].
  • Jack Sepkoski earned the academic degree of doctorate[20].
  • Jack Sepkoski's family name is recorded as Sepkoski[21].
  • Jack Sepkoski's given name is recorded as Joseph[22].
  • Jack Sepkoski's given name is recorded as John[23].
  • Jack Sepkoski's work location is recorded as Chicago[24].
  • Jack Sepkoski's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Jack Sepkoski's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Presque Isle[2], Jack Sepkoski… he was born on July 26, 1948[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[12], a private university[27], in United States[28], founded in 1636[29], headquartered in Cambridge[30] and University of Notre Dame[13], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1842[33]. Jack Sepkoski earned the academic degree of doctorate[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Rochester[10], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1850[36], headquartered in Rochester[37] and University of Chicago[11], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1890[40], headquartered in Chicago[41].

Recognition

Jack Sepkoski received the Charles Schuchert Award[14].

Death and Burial

Jack Sepkoski died on May 1, 1999[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[19].

Why It Matters

Jack Sepkoski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jack Sepkoski born?

Jack Sepkoski was born in Presque Isle[2].

Where did Jack Sepkoski die?

Jack Sepkoski died in Chicago[4].

What did Jack Sepkoski do for work?

Jack Sepkoski worked as paleontologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Jack Sepkoski go to school?

Jack Sepkoski was educated at Harvard University[12] and University of Notre Dame[13].

What awards did Jack Sepkoski receive?

Honors received include Charles Schuchert Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . J. John Sepkoski Jr. (1948-1999).. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . J. John Sepkoski Jr. (1948-1999).. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . J. John Sepkoski Jr. (1948-1999).. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . J. John Sepkoski Jr. (1948-1999).. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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