Adam White
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Summary
Adam White was born on April 29, 1817[1], in Edinburgh[2]. He died on December 30, 1878[3], in Glasgow[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], entomologist[6], carcinologist[7], film director[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 4, 1879[11]
- Place of burial: Pollokshields[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Employer: British Museum[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15]
- Member of: Linnean Society of London[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Adam White (zoologist)[18]
- Family name: White[19]
- Given name: Adam[20]
- Author citation (zoology): White[21]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Different from: Adam White[24]
- Collection items at: Natural History Museum[25]
- P14397: 5095[26]
- P14750: DCA4-2C37-ED55-8407-A4E5[27]
Why It Matters
Adam White has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Adam White born?
Adam White's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
Where did Adam White die?
Adam White died in Glasgow[4].
What did Adam White do for work?
Adam White worked as a zoologist[5], entomologist[6], carcinologist[7], film director[8], and scientific collector[9].
What awards did Adam White receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[15].