Arthur Dudley Dobson

New Zealand engineer and surveyor (1841–1939)
Person human Q709166
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Arthur Dudley Dobson

Summary

Arthur Dudley Dobson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Islington[2]. He was born on September 9, 1841[3]. He died in Christchurch[4]. He died on March 5, 1934[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], railway engineer[7], surveyor[8], and civil engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's place of birth was Islington[2].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson passed away in Christchurch[4].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson was born on September 9, 1841[3].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson died on March 5, 1934[5].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson is buried at Linwood Cemetery[11].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's father was Edward Dobson[12].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson held citizenship in New Zealand[13].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson worked as an explorer[6].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's professions included railway engineer[7].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson worked as a surveyor[8].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's professions included civil engineer[9].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch[14].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson was a member of Geological Society of London[16].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson was a member of Institution of Civil Engineers[17].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson was a member of New Zealand Institute of Surveyors[18].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson is recorded as male[19].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Dudley Dobson[21].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's family name is recorded as Dobson[22].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's given name is recorded as Arthur[23].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's given name is recorded as Dudley[24].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's work location is recorded as New Zealand[25].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's work location is recorded as Australia[26].
  • Arthur Dudley Dobson's described by source is recorded as The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Dudley Dobson was born in Islington[2]. He was born on September 9, 1841[3]. His father was Edward Dobson[12].

Education

Arthur Dudley Dobson's education included a stint at Christ's College, Christchurch[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], railway engineer[7], surveyor[8], and civil engineer[9].

Recognition

Arthur Dudley Dobson received the Knight Bachelor[15].

Death and Burial

Arthur Dudley Dobson died on March 5, 1934[5]. He passed away in Christchurch[4]. Burial took place at Linwood Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur Dudley Dobson include Arthur's Pass[28], a locality[29], in New Zealand[30].

Why It Matters

Arthur Dudley Dobson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Arthur's Pass[28], a locality[29], in New Zealand[30].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Dudley Dobson born?

Born in Islington[2], Arthur Dudley Dobson…

Where did Arthur Dudley Dobson die?

Arthur Dudley Dobson died in Christchurch[4].

Who were Arthur Dudley Dobson's parents?

Arthur Dudley Dobson's father was Edward Dobson[12].

What did Arthur Dudley Dobson do for work?

Arthur Dudley Dobson worked as explorer[6], railway engineer[7], surveyor[8], and civil engineer[9].

Where did Arthur Dudley Dobson go to school?

Arthur Dudley Dobson was educated at Christ's College, Christchurch[14].

What awards did Arthur Dudley Dobson receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . archway.archives.govt.nz. Retrieved . archway.archives.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Arthur, Dudley
    Family name Dobson
    Sibling George Dobson
    P14397 1340
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