When was John R. Commons born?

John R. Commons was born on 13 October 1862 in Darke County.

What positions has John R. Commons held?

Positions held by John R. Commons include: president.

Where did John R. Commons study?

John R. Commons was educated at Johns Hopkins University.

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John R. Commons

American economist and historian (1862–1945)

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John Rogers Commons was an American institutional economist, Georgist, progressive and labor historian at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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Born: 13 October 1862 wd
Place of birth: Darke County wd
Died: 11 May 1945 wd
Place of death: Fort Lauderdale wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: economist, university teacher, sociologist, labor historian, historian, educator wd
Education: Johns Hopkins University wd

Positions held wd

president

Awards wd

Labor Hall of Honor (1989)

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When was John R. Commons born?: John R. Commons was born on 13 October 1862 in Darke County.
What positions has John R. Commons held?: Positions held by John R. Commons include: president.
Where did John R. Commons study?: John R. Commons was educated at Johns Hopkins University.

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