Edward Alfred Minchin

British biologist (1866–1915)
Person human Q3719922
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Edward Alfred Minchin

Summary

Edward Alfred Minchin is a human[1]. He was born in Weston-super-Mare[2]. He was born on January 1, 1866[3]. He passed away in Selsey[4]. He died on September 30, 1915[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6] and botanist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Weston-super-Mare[2], Edward Alfred Minchin…
  • Edward Alfred Minchin passed away in Selsey[4].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin was born on January 1, 1866[3].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin died on September 30, 1915[5].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's father was Charles Nicholls Minchin[9].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's mother was Mary Jane Morgan Lugard[10].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's professions included botanist[7].
  • Among Edward Alfred Minchin's employers was University College London[12].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's education included a stint at United Services College[13].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin was educated at Keble College[14].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[15].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[16].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin was a member of Royal Society[17].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin was influenced by Ray Lankester[18].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's family name is recorded as Minchin[21].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's given name is recorded as Edward[22].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's author citation is recorded as Minchin[23].
  • Edward Alfred Minchin's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Weston-super-Mare[2], Edward Alfred Minchin… he was born on January 1, 1866[3]. His father was Charles Nicholls Minchin[9]. His mother was Mary Jane Morgan Lugard[10].

Education

Educated at United Services College[13], a public school[25], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[26] and Keble College[14], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1870[29], headquartered in Oxford[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6] and botanist[7]. Among Edward Alfred Minchin's employers was University College London[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[15], a fellowship award[31], in United Kingdom[32] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[16], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Death and Burial

Edward Alfred Minchin died on September 30, 1915[5]. He died in Selsey[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Alfred Minchin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Edward Alfred Minchin born?

Edward Alfred Minchin was born in Weston-super-Mare[2].

Where did Edward Alfred Minchin die?

Edward Alfred Minchin died in Selsey[4].

Who were Edward Alfred Minchin's parents?

Edward Alfred Minchin's father was Charles Nicholls Minchin[9]. Edward Alfred Minchin's mother was Mary Jane Morgan Lugard[10].

What did Edward Alfred Minchin do for work?

Edward Alfred Minchin worked as zoologist[6] and botanist[7].

Where did Edward Alfred Minchin go to school?

Edward Alfred Minchin was educated at United Services College[13] and Keble College[14].

What awards did Edward Alfred Minchin receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[15] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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