Charles Birch

Australian biologist (1918-2009)
Person human Q454195
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Charles Birch

Summary

Charles Birch is a human[1]. Born in Melbourne[2], he… he was born on +1918-02-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Sydney[4]. He died on +2009-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], university teacher[7], theologian[8], zoologist[9], and entomologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Birch's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
  • Charles Birch passed away in Sydney[4].
  • Charles Birch was born on +1918-02-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Charles Birch died on +2009-12-19T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Charles Birch held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • Charles Birch worked as a biologist[6].
  • Charles Birch worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Charles Birch's professions included theologian[8].
  • Charles Birch worked as a zoologist[9].
  • Charles Birch's professions included entomologist[10].
  • Charles Birch's professions included ecologist[13].
  • Charles Birch's field of work was zoology[14].
  • Charles Birch was employed by University of Sydney[15].
  • Charles Birch was educated at University of Adelaide[16].
  • Charles Birch was educated at University of Melbourne[17].
  • Charles Birch's doctoral advisor was Herbert Andrewartha[18].
  • Charles Birch received the Templeton Prize[19].
  • Charles Birch received the Eminent Ecologist Award[20].
  • Charles Birch received the Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[21].
  • Charles Birch received the David Syme Research Prize[22].
  • Charles Birch was a member of Australian Academy of Science[23].
  • Charles Birch is recorded as male[24].
  • Charles Birch's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Charles Birch's family name is recorded as Birch[26].
  • Charles Birch's given name is recorded as Louis[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Birch's place of birth was Melbourne[2]. He was born on +1918-02-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Adelaide[16], a public university[28], in Australia[29], founded in 1874[30], headquartered in Mitchell Building[31] and University of Melbourne[17], a public university[32], in Australia[33], founded in 1853[34]. Charles Birch's doctoral advisor was Herbert Andrewartha[18]. He studied under Herbert Andrewartha[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], university teacher[7], theologian[8], zoologist[9], entomologist[10], and ecologist[13]. Charles Birch's field of work was zoology[14]. He was employed by University of Sydney[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Templeton Prize[19], a religion-related award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1972[38]; Eminent Ecologist Award[20], an environmental award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1953[41]; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[21], a fellowship award[42], in Australia[43]; and David Syme Research Prize[22], a science award[44], in Australia[45].

Death and Burial

Charles Birch died on +2009-12-19T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Sydney[4].

Why It Matters

Charles Birch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Charles Birch born?

Born in Melbourne[2], Charles Birch…

Where did Charles Birch die?

Charles Birch passed away in Sydney[4].

What did Charles Birch do for work?

Charles Birch worked as biologist[6], university teacher[7], theologian[8], zoologist[9], and entomologist[10].

Where did Charles Birch go to school?

Charles Birch was educated at University of Adelaide[16] and University of Melbourne[17].

What awards did Charles Birch receive?

Honors received include Templeton Prize[19], Eminent Ecologist Award[20], Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science[21], and David Syme Research Prize[22].

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  18. [21] . science.org.au. Retrieved . science.org.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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