Rachel Carson

American marine biologist and conservationist (1907–1964)
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Rachel Carson
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Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907, at the Rachel Carson Homestead [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. She pursued her education at Chatham University and Johns Hopkins University [8][9]. Her professional life encompassed roles as a marine biologist, environmentalist, zoologist, essayist, author, and conservationist [10][8], with her work spanning the fields of biology, marine biology, conservation, and essay .

Carson authored notable works including Silent Spring, The Sea Around Us, and The Edge of the Sea [9]. Her contributions earned her the Guggenheim Fellowship, John Burroughs Medal, National Book Award for Nonfiction, Cullum Geographical Medal, and two additional unspecified awards [11][12][13][14][15][16]. She was also inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom [11][12][13][14][15][16].

She was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences [17]. Carson died on April 14, 1964, in Silver Spring [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][18][19][20][21]. She was buried at Parklawn Memorial Park [5].

Rachel Carson

Summary

Rachel Carson is a human[1]. Born in Rachel Carson Homestead[2], she… she was born on May 27, 1907[3]. She passed away in Silver Spring[4]. She died on April 14, 1964[5]. She worked as a marine biologist[6], environmentalist[7], zoologist[8], essayist[9], and author[10]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,037 views/month, #6,199 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Rachel Carson's place of birth was Rachel Carson Homestead[2].
  • Rachel Carson passed away in Silver Spring[4].
  • Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907[3].
  • Rachel Carson was born on 1907[12].
  • Rachel Carson died on April 14, 1964[5].
  • Rachel Carson died on 1964[13].
  • Rachel Carson is buried at Parklawn Memorial Park[14].
  • Rachel Carson held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Rachel Carson worked as a marine biologist[6].
  • Rachel Carson worked as an environmentalist[7].
  • Rachel Carson worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Rachel Carson worked as an essayist[9].
  • Rachel Carson's professions included author[10].
  • Rachel Carson's professions included conservationist[16].
  • Rachel Carson's field of work was biology[17].
  • Rachel Carson's field of work was marine biology[18].
  • Rachel Carson's field of work was conservation[19].
  • Rachel Carson's field of work was essay[20].
  • Among Rachel Carson's employers was United States Fish and Wildlife Service[21].
  • Rachel Carson was employed by University of Maryland[22].
  • Rachel Carson's education included a stint at Chatham University[23].
  • Rachel Carson was educated at Johns Hopkins University[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Rachel Carson is Silent Spring[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Rachel Carson is The Sea Around Us[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Rachel Carson is The Edge of the Sea[27].

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1907-03-27[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1964-04-14[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 0ecfeecf-cad0-498e-ac55-f815041bcb2c[32]

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Origins and Family

Rachel Carson was born in Rachel Carson Homestead[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 27, 1907[3] and 1907[12].

Education

Educated at Chatham University[23], a university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1869[35], headquartered in Pittsburgh[36] and Johns Hopkins University[24], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1876[39], headquartered in Baltimore[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include marine biologist[6], environmentalist[7], zoologist[8], essayist[9], author[10], and conservationist[16]. Fields of work include biology[17], a branch of science[41]; marine biology[18], a branch of biology[42]; conservation[19], an academic discipline[43]; and essay[20], a literary genre[44]. Employers include United States Fish and Wildlife Service[21], a government agency[45], in United States[46], founded in 1940[47], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[48] and University of Maryland[22], a public research university[49], in United States[50], founded in 1858[51], headquartered in College Park[52].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Silent Spring[25], a written work[53]; The Sea Around Us[26]; and The Edge of the Sea[27]. Things named for Rachel Carson include Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge[54], a National Wildlife Refuge[55], in United States[56], founded in 1966[57]; Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society[58], a research institute[59], in Germany[60], founded in 2009[61], headquartered in Munich[62]; Rachel Carson Prize[63], an environmental award[64], in Norway[65], founded in 1991[66]; and Carson[67], an impact crater[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[69], a fellowship grant[70], in United States[71], founded in 1925[72]; John Burroughs Medal[73], a literary award[74], in United States[75]; National Women's Hall of Fame[76], a 501(c)(3) organization[77], in United States[78], founded in 1969[79]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[80], an award[81], in United States[82], founded in 1963[83]; National Book Award for Nonfiction[84], a literary award[85], in United States[86]; and Cullum Geographical Medal[87], a medallion[88], in United States[89], founded in 1896[90].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 14, 1964[5] and 1964[13]. Rachel Carson passed away in Silver Spring[4]. Recorded cause of death include breast cancer[91] and myocardial infarction[92]. Burial took place at Parklawn Memorial Park[14].

Why It Matters

Rachel Carson ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,037 views/month, #6,199 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]

She has been cited as an influence by Margaret D. Lowman[95], an ecologist[96], b. 1953[97], of United States[98], awarded the Mendel Medal[99], specialised in conservation biology[100].

Works attributed to her include Silent Spring[101], a written work[102]. Entities named for her include Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge[54], a National Wildlife Refuge[55], in United States[56], founded in 1966[57]; Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society[58], a research institute[59], in Germany[60], founded in 2009[61], headquartered in Munich[62]; Rachel Carson Prize[63], an environmental award[64], in Norway[65], founded in 1991[66]; and Carson[67], an impact crater[68].

FAQs

Where was Rachel Carson born?

Born in Rachel Carson Homestead[2], Rachel Carson…

Where did Rachel Carson die?

Rachel Carson passed away in Silver Spring[4].

What did Rachel Carson do for work?

Rachel Carson worked as marine biologist[6], environmentalist[7], zoologist[8], essayist[9], and author[10].

Where did Rachel Carson go to school?

Rachel Carson was educated at Chatham University[23] and Johns Hopkins University[24].

What awards did Rachel Carson receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[69], John Burroughs Medal[73], National Women's Hall of Fame[76], and Presidential Medal of Freedom[80].

Who did Rachel Carson influence?

Rachel Carson has been cited as an influence by Margaret D. Lowman[95].

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