Bernard Kettlewell
British geneticist, lepidopterist and medical doctor (1907-1979)
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Summary
Bernard Kettlewell was born on February 24, 1907[1], in Howden[2]. He died on May 11, 1979[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], lepidopterist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Steeple Barton[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Occupation: scientific collector[14]
- Field of work: medicine[15], entomology[16]
- Employer: St Bartholomew's Hospital[17]
- Educated at: Charterhouse School[18], Gonville and Caius College[19]
- Award received: Darwin Medal[20]
- Influenced by: Michael Majerus[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Family name: Kettlewell[23]
- Given name: Henry[24], Bernard[25], Davis[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Collection items at: Natural History Museum[28]
Why It Matters
Bernard Kettlewell is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Bernard Kettlewell born?
Bernard Kettlewell was born in Howden[2].
Where did Bernard Kettlewell die?
Bernard Kettlewell passed away in Oxford[4].
What did Bernard Kettlewell do for work?
Bernard Kettlewell worked as a biologist[5], lepidopterist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], and physician[9].
Where did Bernard Kettlewell go to school?
Bernard Kettlewell was educated at Charterhouse School[18] and Gonville and Caius College[19].
What awards did Bernard Kettlewell receive?
Honors received include Darwin Medal[20].