John Augustine Zahm

Holy Cross priest, author, scientist, and South American explorer (1851–1921)
Person human Q761717
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John Augustine Zahm

Summary

John Augustine Zahm is a human[1]. Born in New Lexington[2], he… he was born on June 11, 1851[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on November 10, 1921[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], Catholic priest[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Augustine Zahm's place of birth was New Lexington[2].
  • John Augustine Zahm died in Munich[4].
  • John Augustine Zahm was born on June 11, 1851[3].
  • John Augustine Zahm was born on 1851[12].
  • John Augustine Zahm died on November 10, 1921[5].
  • John Augustine Zahm died on 1921[13].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[14].
  • John Augustine Zahm held citizenship in United States[15].
  • John Augustine Zahm worked as an explorer[6].
  • John Augustine Zahm worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • John Augustine Zahm worked as a writer[8].
  • John Augustine Zahm worked as a university teacher[9].
  • John Augustine Zahm's professions included naturalist[10].
  • John Augustine Zahm was employed by University of Notre Dame[16].
  • John Augustine Zahm's education included a stint at University of Notre Dame[17].
  • John Augustine Zahm's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].
  • John Augustine Zahm is recorded as male[19].
  • John Augustine Zahm's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • John Augustine Zahm's Commons category is recorded as John Augustine Zahm[21].
  • John Augustine Zahm's religious order is recorded as Congregation of the Holy Cross[22].
  • John Augustine Zahm's family name is recorded as Zahm[23].
  • John Augustine Zahm's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Augustine Zahm's given name is recorded as Augustine[25].
  • John Augustine Zahm's pseudonym is recorded as H. J. Mozans[26].
  • John Augustine Zahm's described by source is recorded as Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New Lexington[2], John Augustine Zahm… Recorded date of birth include June 11, 1851[3] and 1851[12].

Education

John Augustine Zahm's education included a stint at University of Notre Dame[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], Catholic priest[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and naturalist[10]. Among John Augustine Zahm's employers was University of Notre Dame[16].

Personal Life

John Augustine Zahm's religion is recorded as Catholicism[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 10, 1921[5] and 1921[13]. John Augustine Zahm died in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

John Augustine Zahm ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Augustine Zahm born?

Born in New Lexington[2], John Augustine Zahm…

Where did John Augustine Zahm die?

John Augustine Zahm passed away in Munich[4].

What did John Augustine Zahm do for work?

John Augustine Zahm worked as explorer[6], Catholic priest[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and naturalist[10].

Where did John Augustine Zahm go to school?

John Augustine Zahm was educated at University of Notre Dame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer University of Notre Dame
    Described by source Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916, The New Student's Reference Work
    Family name Zahm
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