Allan Hume
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Summary
Allan Hume was born on June 4, 1829[1], in Kent[2]. He died on July 31, 1912[3], in London[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], ornithologist[6], civil servant[7], politician[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,851 views/month, #6,630 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Montrose[11], Bryanston Square[12]
- Date of birth: June 6, 1829[13]
- Place of burial: Brookwood Cemetery[14]
- Father: Joseph Hume[15]
- Mother: Maria Burnley[16]
- Spouse: Mary Ann Grindall[17]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18]
- Employer: Indian Civil Service[19]
- Educated at: East India Company College[20], UCL Medical School[21]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[22], Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23]
- Member of: Zoological Society of London[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[26]
- Commons category: Allan Octavian Hume[27]
- Residence: St Mary Cray[28], Etawah[29]
- Family name: Hume[30]
- Given name: Allan[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Allan Octavian Hume[32]
- Commons gallery: Allan Octavian Hume[33]
- Described by source: Allan Octavian Hume, C.B.[34], Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Commons Creator page: Allan Octavian Hume[37]
- Name in native language: Allan Octavian Hume[38]
- Date of baptism: July 15, 1829[39]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q25690806[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Allan Hume include Hume’s Leaf Warbler[41], a taxon[42]; Manipur Bush Rat[43], a taxon[44]; chequer-throated yellownape[45], a taxon[46]; and Stachyris humei[47], a taxon[48].
Why It Matters
Allan Hume has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Hume’s Leaf Warbler[41], a taxon[42]; Manipur Bush Rat[43], a taxon[44]; chequer-throated yellownape[45], a taxon[46]; and Stachyris humei[47], a taxon[48].
FAQs
Where was Allan Hume born?
Allan Hume's place of birth was Kent[2].
Where did Allan Hume die?
Allan Hume died in London[4].
Who were Allan Hume's parents?
Allan Hume's father was Joseph Hume[15]. Allan Hume's mother was Maria Burnley[16].
Who was Allan Hume married to?
Allan Hume's spouses include Mary Ann Grindall[17].
What did Allan Hume do for work?
Allan Hume worked as a botanist[5], ornithologist[6], civil servant[7], politician[8], and physician[9].
Where did Allan Hume go to school?
Allan Hume was educated at East India Company College[20] and UCL Medical School[21].
What awards did Allan Hume receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[22] and Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23].