Allan Hume

British Ornithologist and Founder of the Indian National Congress (1829–1912)
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Allan Hume

Summary

Allan Hume is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kent[2]. He was born on June 4, 1829[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 31, 1912[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], ornithologist[7], civil servant[8], politician[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (671 views/month, #6,630 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Allan Hume's place of birth was Kent[2].
  • Allan Hume's place of birth was Montrose[12].
  • Born in City of Westminster[13], Allan Hume…
  • Allan Hume died in London[4].
  • Allan Hume was born on June 4, 1829[3].
  • Allan Hume was born on June 6, 1829[14].
  • Allan Hume died on July 31, 1912[5].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[15].
  • Allan Hume's father was Joseph Hume[16].
  • Among Allan Hume's spouses was Mary Ann Grindall[17].
  • Allan Hume held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Allan Hume worked as a botanist[6].
  • Allan Hume's professions included ornithologist[7].
  • Allan Hume's professions included civil servant[8].
  • Allan Hume's professions included politician[9].
  • Allan Hume worked as a physician[10].
  • Among Allan Hume's employers was Indian Civil Service[19].
  • Allan Hume was educated at East India Company College[20].
  • Allan Hume's education included a stint at UCL Medical School[21].
  • Allan Hume received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[22].
  • Allan Hume received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23].
  • Allan Hume was a member of Zoological Society of London[24].
  • Allan Hume is recorded as male[25].
  • Allan Hume's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Allan Hume was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kent[2], a ceremonial county of England[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Montrose[12], a town[30], in United Kingdom[31]; and City of Westminster[13], a London borough[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1965[34]. Recorded date of birth include June 4, 1829[3] and June 6, 1829[14]. Allan Hume's father was Joseph Hume[16].

Education

Educated at East India Company College[20], an educational institution[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1806[37] and UCL Medical School[21], a medical school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1746[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], ornithologist[7], civil servant[8], politician[9], and physician[10]. Allan Hume was employed by Indian Civil Service[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[22], a grade of an order[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1815[43] and Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[23], a fellowship award[44], in United Kingdom[45].

Personal Life

Allan Hume was married to Mary Ann Grindall[17]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[27].

Death and Burial

Allan Hume died on July 31, 1912[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Brookwood Cemetery[15].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Allan Hume include Hume’s Leaf Warbler[46], a taxon[47]; chequer-throated yellownape[48], a taxon[49]; Manipur Bush Rat[50], a taxon[51]; and Stachyris humei[52], a taxon[53].

Why It Matters

Allan Hume ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (671 views/month, #6,630 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Hume’s Leaf Warbler[46], a taxon[47]; chequer-throated yellownape[48], a taxon[49]; Manipur Bush Rat[50], a taxon[51]; and Stachyris humei[52], a taxon[53].

FAQs

Where was Allan Hume born?

Born in Kent[2], Allan Hume…

Where did Allan Hume die?

Allan Hume died in London[4].

Who were Allan Hume's parents?

Allan Hume's father was Joseph Hume[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 botanist[6], ornithologist[7], civil servant[8], politician[9], and physician[10].

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].

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  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . conservationindia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . conservationindia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  22. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Kent, Montrose, City of Westminster
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    Residence St Mary Cray, Etawah
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    Award received Companion of the Order of the Bath, Fellow of the Zoological Society of London
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