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Isaiah Bowman
American geographer (1878-1950) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 71
Isaiah Bowman, was an American geographer and President of the Johns Hopkins University, 1935-1948. He was controversial for his antisemitism and inaction in Jewish resettlement during World War II.
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1950Died6 January 19501945David Livingstone Centenary MedalAward1941Patron’s MedalAward1927Livingstone MedalAward1878Born26 December 1878
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Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1950 · aged 71
