Robert Cushman Murphy

American ornithologist and museum curator (1887–1973)
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Summary

Robert Cushman Murphy's place of birth was Brooklyn[1]. He was born on April 29, 1887[2]. He passed away in Stony Brook[3]. He died on March 19, 1973[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], author[8], and curator[9].

Key Facts

  • Date of death: March 19, 1973[4], March 20, 1973[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Field of work: ornithology[12]
  • Educated at: Brown University[13], Columbia University[14]
  • Award received: John Burroughs Medal[15], Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[16], Brewster Medal[17], Cullum Geographical Medal[18], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[19]
  • Member of: American Philosophical Society[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Archives at: Stony Brook University[22], American Philosophical Society[23]

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Education

Educated at Brown University[13], a private university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1765[26], headquartered in Providence[27] and Columbia University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1754[30], headquartered in Manhattan[31].

Recognition

Awards received include John Burroughs Medal[15], a literary award[32], in United States[33]; Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[16], a science award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1917[36]; Brewster Medal[17], an award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1919[39]; Cullum Geographical Medal[18], a medallion[40], in United States[41], founded in 1896[42]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[19].

FAQs

Where was Robert Cushman Murphy born?

Robert Cushman Murphy was born in Brooklyn[1].

Where did Robert Cushman Murphy die?

Robert Cushman Murphy died in Stony Brook[3].

What did Robert Cushman Murphy do for work?

Robert Cushman Murphy worked as biologist[5], ornithologist[6], zoologist[7], author[8], and curator[9].

Where did Robert Cushman Murphy go to school?

Robert Cushman Murphy was educated at Brown University[13] and Columbia University[14].

What awards did Robert Cushman Murphy receive?

Honors received include John Burroughs Medal[15], Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal[16], Brewster Medal[17], and Cullum Geographical Medal[18].

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  1. 8w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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