Thomas S. Ray

American zoologist (born 1954)
Person human Q93053
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Summary

Thomas S. Ray was born on September 21, 1954[1], in Norman[2]. He has worked as a biologist[3], zoologist[4], university teacher[5], computer scientist[6], and ecologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (229 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[9]
  • Occupation: researcher[10]
  • Employer: University of Oklahoma[11], University of Delaware[12]
  • Educated at: Florida State University[13], Harvard University[14], University of Florida[15]
  • Award received: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Family name: Ray[18]
  • Given name: Thomas[19]
  • Described at URL: https://v2.nl/people/thomas-s-ray/[20]
  • Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[21], V2 archive[22]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[24]

Why It Matters

Thomas S. Ray has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Thomas S. Ray born?

Thomas S. Ray was born in Norman[2].

What did Thomas S. Ray do for work?

Thomas S. Ray worked as a biologist[3], zoologist[4], university teacher[5], computer scientist[6], and ecologist[7].

Where did Thomas S. Ray go to school?

Thomas S. Ray was educated at Florida State University[13], Harvard University[14], and University of Florida[15].

What awards did Thomas S. Ray receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . v2.nl. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [3] ↑ . V2 archive. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . V2 archive. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . aaas.org. aaas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . v2.nl. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . v2.nl. Retrieved . v2.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Zestmorse · 2026-10-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mr author id → 632819
    Zbmath author id → ray.thomas-s
    Acm digital library author id → 99659547240
    Award received → Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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  2. 18w ago · PKalnai · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf id → —
    Birth place → —
    Educated at → Florida State University, Harvard University, University of Florida
    Family name → Ray
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