Richard Foster Flint
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Summary
Richard Foster Flint was born on March 1, 1902[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on June 6, 1976[3], in New Haven[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 5, 1976[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Field of work: geology[12], Quaternary[13], glacial period[14], stratigraphy[15], radiocarbon dating[16], geochronometry[17], paleoclimatology[18]
- Employer: Yale University[19]
- Educated at: University of Chicago[20]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[21], Albrecht Penck medal[22], Prestwich Medal[23]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24], Geological Society of America[25], Phi Beta Kappa Society[26]
- Influenced by: J Harlen Bretz[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Military branch: United States Army Air Forces[29]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[31]
- Family name: Flint (surname)[32]
- Given name: Richard[33]
- Professorship: professor[34]
- Student of: Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin[35]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Affiliation: United States Geological Survey[38]
- Name in native language: Richard Foster Flint[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Richard Foster Flint include Flint Glacier[41], a glacier[42].
Why It Matters
Richard Foster Flint has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Flint Glacier[41], a glacier[42].
FAQs
Where was Richard Foster Flint born?
Richard Foster Flint was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Richard Foster Flint die?
Richard Foster Flint died in New Haven[4].
What did Richard Foster Flint do for work?
Richard Foster Flint worked as a geologist[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Richard Foster Flint go to school?
Richard Foster Flint was educated at University of Chicago[20].
What awards did Richard Foster Flint receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[21], Albrecht Penck medal[22], and Prestwich Medal[23].