Scott Nearing

American activist (1883–1983)
Person human Q1434014
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Summary

Scott Nearing was born on August 6, 1883[1], in Tioga County[2]. He died on August 24, 1983[3], in Brooksville[4]. He worked as a writer[5], economist[6], and trade unionist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (794 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Helen Nearing[9]
  • Child: John Scott[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Educated at: The Wharton School[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Member of political party: Socialist Party of America[14]
  • Commons category: Scott Nearing[15]
  • Family name: Nearing[16]
  • Given name: Scott[17]
  • Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of the American Left[18], FBI file 100-NY-2520[19], FBI file 100-BS-16707[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Commons Creator page: Scott Nearing[22]
  • Subject has role: centenarian[23]
  • Sibling: Guy Nearing[24]
  • Writing language: English[25]

Why It Matters

Scott Nearing has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Scott Nearing born?

Scott Nearing was born in Tioga County[2].

Where did Scott Nearing die?

Scott Nearing died in Brooksville[4].

Who was Scott Nearing married to?

Scott Nearing's spouses include Helen Nearing[9].

What did Scott Nearing do for work?

Scott Nearing worked as a writer[5], economist[6], and trade unionist[7].

Where did Scott Nearing go to school?

Scott Nearing was educated at The Wharton School[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . downeast.com. downeast.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship → United States
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