Ben Peach

British geologist (1842–1926)
Person human Q553677
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Ben Peach

Summary

Ben Peach is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gorran Haven[2]. He was born on September 6, 1842[3]. He passed away in Edinburgh[4]. He died on January 29, 1926[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6] and geologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ben Peach's place of birth was Gorran Haven[2].
  • Ben Peach passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Ben Peach was born on September 6, 1842[3].
  • Ben Peach died on January 29, 1926[5].
  • Ben Peach is buried at Morningside Cemetery[9].
  • Ben Peach's father was Charles William Peach[10].
  • Ben Peach held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Ben Peach's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Ben Peach worked as a geologist[7].
  • Ben Peach received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Ben Peach received the Murchison Medal[13].
  • Ben Peach received the Wollaston Fund[14].
  • Ben Peach received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].
  • Ben Peach received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16].
  • Ben Peach received the Wollaston Medal[17].
  • Ben Peach was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • Ben Peach is recorded as male[19].
  • Ben Peach's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ben Peach's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Neeve Peach[21].
  • Ben Peach earned the academic degree of Legum Doctor[22].
  • Ben Peach's family name is recorded as Peach[23].
  • Ben Peach's given name is recorded as Benjamin[24].
  • Ben Peach's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Ben Peach's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Ben Peach's place of birth was Gorran Haven[2]. He was born on September 6, 1842[3]. His father was Charles William Peach[10].

Education

Ben Peach earned the academic degree of Legum Doctor[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6] and geologist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[27], in United Kingdom[28]; Murchison Medal[13], a medallion[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1873[31]; Wollaston Fund[14], a science award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1831[34]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15], a fellowship award[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[16], a fellowship award[37], in United Kingdom[38]; and Wollaston Medal[17], a geology award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1831[41].

Death and Burial

Ben Peach died on January 29, 1926[5]. He died in Edinburgh[4]. He is buried at Morningside Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Ben Peach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Ben Peach born?

Ben Peach's place of birth was Gorran Haven[2].

Where did Ben Peach die?

Ben Peach passed away in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Ben Peach's parents?

Ben Peach's father was Charles William Peach[10].

What did Ben Peach do for work?

Ben Peach worked as paleontologist[6] and geologist[7].

What awards did Ben Peach receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Murchison Medal[13], Wollaston Fund[14], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . geolsoc.org.uk. Retrieved . geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree Legum Doctor
    Given name Benjamin
    Family name Peach
    Writing language English
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 6502, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
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