Albany Hancock

Summary

Albany Hancock is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne^[2]. He was born on December 24, 1806^[3]. He died on January 1, 1873^[4]. He worked as a zoologist^[5], biologist^[6], geologist^[7], scientific illustrator^[8], and paleobotanist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Albany Hancock's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne^[2].
• Albany Hancock was born on December 24, 1806^[3].
• Albany Hancock died on January 1, 1873^[4].
• Albany Hancock held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[11].
• Albany Hancock worked as a zoologist^[5].
• Albany Hancock's professions included biologist^[6].
• Albany Hancock's professions included geologist^[7].
• Albany Hancock worked as a scientific illustrator^[8].
• Albany Hancock's professions included paleobotanist^[9].
• Albany Hancock's professions included botanist^[12].
• Albany Hancock was educated at Royal Grammar School^[13].
• Albany Hancock received the Royal Medal^[14].
• Albany Hancock was a member of Royal Society^[15].
• Albany Hancock is recorded as male^[16].
• Albany Hancock's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Albany Hancock's Commons category is recorded as Albany Hancock^[18].
• Albany Hancock's family name is recorded as Hancock^[19].
• Albany Hancock's given name is recorded as Albany^[20].
• Albany Hancock's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[21].
• Albany Hancock's described by source is recorded as Otto's encyclopedia^[22].
• Albany Hancock's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[23].
• Albany Hancock's sibling is recorded as John Hancock^[24].
• Albany Hancock's sibling is recorded as Q21457664^[25].
• Albany Hancock's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[26].

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Origins and Family

Albany Hancock's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne^[2]. He was born on December 24, 1806^[3].

Education

Albany Hancock was educated at Royal Grammar School^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist^[5], biologist^[6], geologist^[7], scientific illustrator^[8], paleobotanist^[9], and botanist^[12].

Recognition

Albany Hancock received the Royal Medal^[14].

Death and Burial

Albany Hancock died on January 1, 1873^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Albany Hancock include Great North Museum: Hancock^[27], a natural history museum^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1884^[30] and Hancockia^[31], a taxon^[32].

Why It Matters

Albany Hancock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

Entities named for him include Great North Museum: Hancock^[27], a natural history museum^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1884^[30] and Hancockia^[31], a taxon^[32].

FAQs

Where was Albany Hancock born?

Albany Hancock's place of birth was Newcastle upon Tyne^[2].

What did Albany Hancock do for work?

Albany Hancock worked as zoologist^[5], biologist^[6], geologist^[7], scientific illustrator^[8], and paleobotanist^[9].

Where did Albany Hancock go to school?

Albany Hancock was educated at Royal Grammar School^[13].

What awards did Albany Hancock receive?

Honors received include Royal Medal^[14].