Alfred Newton

Summary

Alfred Newton is a human^[1]. He was born in Les Délices^[2]. He was born on June 11, 1829^[3]. He passed away in Magdalene College^[4]. He died on June 7, 1907^[5]. He worked as an ornithologist^[6], zoologist^[7], evolutionary biologist^[8], and botanical collector^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Alfred Newton's place of birth was Les Délices^[2].
• Alfred Newton died in Magdalene College^[4].
• Alfred Newton was born on June 11, 1829^[3].
• Alfred Newton died on June 7, 1907^[5].
• Burial took place at Ascension Parish Burial Ground^[11].
• Alfred Newton's father was William Newton^[12].
• Alfred Newton's mother was Eliza Milnes^[13].
• Alfred Newton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• Alfred Newton worked as an ornithologist^[6].
• Alfred Newton's professions included zoologist^[7].
• Alfred Newton worked as an evolutionary biologist^[8].
• Alfred Newton worked as a botanical collector^[9].
• Alfred Newton's field of work was zoology^[15].
• Among Alfred Newton's employers was University of Cambridge^[16].
• Alfred Newton's education included a stint at Magdalene College^[17].
• Alfred Newton received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[18].
• Alfred Newton received the Royal Medal^[19].
• Alfred Newton received the Linnean Medal^[20].
• Alfred Newton received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London^[21].
• Alfred Newton received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi^[22].
• Alfred Newton was a member of Royal Society^[23].
• Alfred Newton was a member of Zoological Society of London^[24].
• Alfred Newton is recorded as male^[25].
• Alfred Newton's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Alfred Newton's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Newton^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Les Délices^[2], Alfred Newton… he was born on June 11, 1829^[3]. His father was William Newton^[12]. His mother was Eliza Milnes^[13].

Education

Alfred Newton's education included a stint at Magdalene College^[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist^[6], zoologist^[7], evolutionary biologist^[8], and botanical collector^[9]. Alfred Newton's field of work was zoology^[15]. He was employed by University of Cambridge^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[18], a fellowship award^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Royal Medal^[19], a science award^[30], in United Kingdom^[31], founded in 1826^[32]; Linnean Medal^[20], a science award^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1888^[35]; Fellow of the Zoological Society of London^[21], a fellowship award^[36], in United Kingdom^[37]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi^[22].

Death and Burial

Alfred Newton died on June 7, 1907^[5]. He passed away in Magdalene College^[4]. He is buried at Ascension Parish Burial Ground^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alfred Newton include Pinguinus alfrednewtoni^[38], a fossil taxon^[39] and Newton's parakeet^[40], a taxon^[41].

Why It Matters

Alfred Newton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[42] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[43]

Entities named for him include Pinguinus alfrednewtoni^[38], a fossil taxon^[39] and Newton's parakeet^[40], a taxon^[41].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Newton born?

Alfred Newton was born in Les Délices^[2].

Where did Alfred Newton die?

Alfred Newton passed away in Magdalene College^[4].

Who were Alfred Newton's parents?

Alfred Newton's father was William Newton^[12]. Alfred Newton's mother was Eliza Milnes^[13].

What did Alfred Newton do for work?

Alfred Newton worked as ornithologist^[6], zoologist^[7], evolutionary biologist^[8], and botanical collector^[9].

Where did Alfred Newton go to school?

Alfred Newton was educated at Magdalene College^[17].

What awards did Alfred Newton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[18], Royal Medal^[19], Linnean Medal^[20], and Fellow of the Zoological Society of London^[21].