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William John McGee

American geologist & anthropologist (1853-1912)

  • Fame40.7
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia189
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1853–1912, aged 59United States
United StatesUnited StatesAcademicsAcademic
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    12 languages
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  • Era
    1853–1912
    Aged 59
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Updated 2026-08-07

William John McGee, LL.D. was an American inventor, geologist, anthropologist, and ethnologist, born in Farley, Iowa. He always referred to himself as W J McGee, without periods.

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40.7
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Historical9.9
Source confidence60.0
Completeness70.0
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