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Sam Hinton

1917 – 2009

American folk singer, artist, marine biologist

Street artistMarine biologistMusician

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About Sam Hinton

Lived 1917 – 2009 (aged 92). Sam Hinton was an American street artist, marine biologist and musician.

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Important facts

Born

31 March 1917, Tulsa

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 September 2009, Berkeley

Occupation

Street artist, marine biologist, musician

Nationality

United States

Education

Texas A&M University

Also known as

Sam Duffie Hinton

Family & relationships

Child

Leanne Hinton

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sam Hinton's

Victor Ernest Shelford

1877 – 1968

Zoologist

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sam Hinton?

American folk singer, artist, marine biologist

When was Sam Hinton born?

Sam Hinton was born on 31 March 1917 in Tulsa.

When did Sam Hinton die?

Sam Hinton died on 10 September 2009 in Berkeley.

What was Sam Hinton's occupation?

Sam Hinton was a street artist, marine biologist and musician.

What nationality was Sam Hinton?

Sam Hinton was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sam Hinton

· Wikidata: Q7407608

· DBpedia: Sam Hinton

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