Larry Shaw

American physicist and curator, Pi Day founder (1939-2017)
Person human Q50527520
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Summary

Larry Shaw is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on August 12, 1939[3]. He passed away in Petaluma[4]. He died on August 19, 2017[5]. He worked as a physicist[6] and curator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Washington, D.C.[2].
  • Larry Shaw died in Petaluma[4].
  • Larry Shaw was born on August 12, 1939[3].
  • Larry Shaw died on August 19, 2017[5].
  • Larry Shaw held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Larry Shaw worked as a physicist[6].
  • Larry Shaw worked as a curator[7].
  • Larry Shaw's education included a stint at Reed College[10].
  • Larry Shaw is recorded as male[11].
  • Larry Shaw's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Larry Shaw's family name is recorded as Shaw[13].
  • Larry Shaw's given name is recorded as Larry[14].

Body

Origins and Family

Larry Shaw was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on August 12, 1939[3].

Education

Larry Shaw was educated at Reed College[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6] and curator[7].

Death and Burial

Larry Shaw died on August 19, 2017[5]. He died in Petaluma[4].

Why It Matters

Larry Shaw ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]

FAQs

Where was Larry Shaw born?

Born in Washington, D.C.[2].

Where did Larry Shaw die?

Larry Shaw died in Petaluma[4].

What did Larry Shaw do for work?

Larry Shaw worked as physicist[6] and curator[7].

Where did Larry Shaw go to school?

Larry Shaw was educated at Reed College[10].

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Reed College
    Occupation → —
    Place of death → Petaluma
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'de', 'en', 'ml', 'ur', 'vi']
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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