William Tufts Brigham
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American geologist, botanist, ethnologist and the first director of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum (1841-1926)
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William Tufts Brigham was an American botanist, ethnologist, and geologist. Born in Boston in 1841, he received his education at Harvard University. Throughout his career, he was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His works are held in the collection of the National Museum of World Cultures.
Brigham died in Honolulu on January 1, 1926. He is buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. He spoke English and was recognized in the American Academy Arts Sciences collection.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- William
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Boston
- Place of death
- Honolulu
- Occupation
- geologist
- Educated at
- Harvard University
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Image
- William Brigham.jpg
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- Commons category
- William Tufts Brigham
- date of birth
- 1841-01-01
- date of death
- 1926-01-30
- place of burial
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
- Commons Creator page
- William Tufts Brigham
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