Richard Rogers Bowker
American publisher, editor, journalist (1848–1933)
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Summary
Richard Rogers Bowker was born on September 4, 1848[1], in Salem[2]. He died on November 12, 1933[3], in Massachusetts[4]. He worked as an economist[5], journalist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1848[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1933[10]
- Place of burial: Stockbridge Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Award received: Library Hall of Fame[13], American Library Association Honorary Membership[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Richard Rogers Bowker[16]
- Archives at: New York Public Library Main Branch[17]
- Family name: Bowker[18]
- Given name: Richard[19], Rogers[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of American Library Biography[21], 100 of the Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century[22], Library of the World's Best Literature[23], A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[24], The Encyclopedia Americana[25], New International Encyclopedia[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[28]
- Writing language: English[29]
Why It Matters
Richard Rogers Bowker is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Richard Rogers Bowker born?
Richard Rogers Bowker's place of birth was Salem[2].
Where did Richard Rogers Bowker die?
Richard Rogers Bowker died in Massachusetts[4].
What did Richard Rogers Bowker do for work?
Richard Rogers Bowker worked as an economist[5], journalist[6], and writer[7].
What awards did Richard Rogers Bowker receive?
Honors received include Library Hall of Fame[13] and American Library Association Honorary Membership[14].