Edgar Johnson Allen

marine biologist (1866-1942)
Person human Q3047461
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Edgar Johnson Allen

Summary

Edgar Johnson Allen is a human[1]. He was born in Preston[2]. He was born on April 6, 1866[3]. He passed away in Plymouth[4]. He died on December 7, 1942[5]. He worked as a biologist[6] and zoologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edgar Johnson Allen was born in Preston[2].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen passed away in Plymouth[4].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen was born on April 6, 1866[3].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen died on December 7, 1942[5].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen's professions included biologist[6].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen's education included a stint at University of Leeds[11].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen's education included a stint at University of London[12].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen received the Fellow of the Royal Society[13].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen received the Linnean Medal[15].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen received the Alexander Agassiz Medal[16].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen is recorded as male[18].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen's family name is recorded as Allen[20].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen's given name is recorded as Edgar[21].
  • Edgar Johnson Allen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Edgar Johnson Allen's place of birth was Preston[2]. He was born on April 6, 1866[3].

Education

Educated at University of Leeds[11], a public research university[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1904[25], headquartered in Leeds[26] and University of London[12], a university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1836[29], headquartered in London[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6] and zoologist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Linnean Medal[15], a science award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1888[37]; and Alexander Agassiz Medal[16], a science award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1913[40].

Death and Burial

Edgar Johnson Allen died on December 7, 1942[5]. He passed away in Plymouth[4].

Why It Matters

Edgar Johnson Allen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Edgar Johnson Allen born?

Edgar Johnson Allen's place of birth was Preston[2].

Where did Edgar Johnson Allen die?

Edgar Johnson Allen passed away in Plymouth[4].

What did Edgar Johnson Allen do for work?

Edgar Johnson Allen worked as biologist[6] and zoologist[7].

Where did Edgar Johnson Allen go to school?

Edgar Johnson Allen was educated at University of Leeds[11] and University of London[12].

What awards did Edgar Johnson Allen receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[13], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Linnean Medal[15], and Alexander Agassiz Medal[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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