Martha Maxwell

American naturalist, artist, taxidermist and scientific collector (1831 – 1881)
Person human Q15452141
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Martha Maxwell

Summary

Martha Maxwell is a human[1]. Born in Tioga County[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1831[3]. She died in Rockaway Beach[4]. She died on January 1, 1881[5]. She worked as a naturalist[6], taxidermist[7], and scientific collector[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Martha Maxwell's place of birth was Tioga County[2].
  • Martha Maxwell passed away in Rockaway Beach[4].
  • Martha Maxwell was born on January 1, 1831[3].
  • Martha Maxwell was born on July 21, 1831[10].
  • Martha Maxwell died on January 1, 1881[5].
  • Martha Maxwell died on May 31, 1881[11].
  • Martha Maxwell held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Martha Maxwell worked as a naturalist[6].
  • Martha Maxwell worked as a taxidermist[7].
  • Martha Maxwell worked as a scientific collector[8].
  • Martha Maxwell's education included a stint at Oberlin College[13].
  • Martha Maxwell's education included a stint at Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14].
  • Martha Maxwell received the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[15].
  • Martha Maxwell is recorded as female[16].
  • Martha Maxwell's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Martha Maxwell's Commons category is recorded as Martha Maxwell[18].
  • Martha Maxwell's family name is recorded as Maxwell[19].
  • Martha Maxwell's family name is recorded as Dartt[20].
  • Martha Maxwell's given name is recorded as Martha[21].
  • Martha Maxwell's given name is recorded as Ann[22].
  • Martha Maxwell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tioga County[2], Martha Maxwell… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1831[3] and July 21, 1831[10].

Education

Educated at Oberlin College[13], a college[24], in United States[25], founded in 1833[26], headquartered in Oberlin[27] and Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1861[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], taxidermist[7], and scientific collector[8].

Recognition

Martha Maxwell received the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1881[5] and May 31, 1881[11]. Martha Maxwell passed away in Rockaway Beach[4].

Why It Matters

Martha Maxwell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Martha Maxwell born?

Martha Maxwell's place of birth was Tioga County[2].

Where did Martha Maxwell die?

Martha Maxwell died in Rockaway Beach[4].

What did Martha Maxwell do for work?

Martha Maxwell worked as naturalist[6], taxidermist[7], and scientific collector[8].

Where did Martha Maxwell go to school?

Martha Maxwell was educated at Oberlin College[13] and Massachusetts Institute of Technology[14].

What awards did Martha Maxwell receive?

Honors received include Colorado Women's Hall of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . biodiversitylibrary.org. Retrieved . biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . cogreatwomen.org. cogreatwomen.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19h ago · Lesko987a · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Dartt-132
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Instance of human
    Occupation naturalist, taxidermist, scientific collector
    Sex or gender female
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