William Henry Holmes
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For the musician, see William Henry Holmes (musician).
William Henry Holmes (December 1, 1846 – April 20, 1933), known as W. H. Holmes, was an American explorer, anthropologist, archaeologist, artist, scientific illustrator, cartographer, mountain climber, geologist and museum curator and director.
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William Henry Holmes | |
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Born | (1846-12-01)December 1, 1846 Harrison County, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | April 20, 1933(1933-04-20) (aged 86) Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Scientific Illustration of the American West; Role in Controversy over the Antiquity of Man in the Americas |
Spouse | Kate Clifton Osgood Holmes (m. 1883)[1] |
Awards | Loubat Prize (1898, 1923) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Scientific Illustration, Cartography, Curator, Geology |
Institutions | Smithsonian Institution, Field Museum of Natural History |
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