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Isaiah Bowman

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American geographer (1878-1950)

United StatesHistorical FiguresLived 1878 to 1950 · aged 71
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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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Inter-American Education Conference, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Dr. Isiah Bowman, and Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles.Inter-American Education Conference, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Dr. Isiah Bowman, and Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles.

Awards 4

1945David Livingstone Centenary Medal
1941Patron’s Medal
1927Livingstone Medal
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1878 to 1950 · aged 71
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14 languages

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