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Robert E. Horton

Also Known As Robert Elmer Horton
Hydrologist

Robert Elmer Horton was an American hydrologist, geomorphologist, civil engineer and soil scientist, considered by many to be the father of modern American hydrology. The American Geophysical Union awards a medal bearing his name to recognize excellence in hydrological geophysics, and his bequest of personal property was instrumental in establishing the Union's Hydrology section.

Facts
Birth Date
1875-05-18 1
Birth Year
1875 1
Death Date
1945-04-22 1
Death Year
1945 1
Birthplace
Parma, Michigan 1
Death Place
New York 2
Nationality
American 1
Connections

Works In

Hydrology, Disciplines
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Nationality

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Source Wikidata: Robert E. Horton
Sources
1. Robert E. Horton - Wikipedia
  • Infobox, birth_date
    May 18, 1875
  • Lead sentence, birth date span
    May 18, 1875
  • Infobox, death_date
    April 22, 1945
  • Lead sentence, death date span
    April 22, 1945
  • Infobox, birth_place
    Parma, Michigan
  • Lead sentence, nationality
    American hydrologist
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2. Robert E. Horton (Wikidata)
  • P20 (place of death)
    died in New York
  • Wikidata item aliases (en) [1]
    also known as Robert Elmer Horton
  • P27 (country of citizenship) [1]
    citizen of United States
  • P19 (place of birth) [1]
    born in Parma
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Wikidata: Robert E. Horton
Wikidata Q2157012, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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