Edward Bagnall Poulton

evolutionary biologist (1856–1943)
Person human Q2135978
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Summary

Edward Bagnall Poulton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reading[2]. He was born on January 27, 1856[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on November 20, 1943[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], entomologist[7], scientific collector[8], and evolutionary biologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Reading[2].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was born on January 27, 1856[3].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton died on November 20, 1943[5].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's father was William Ford Poulton[11].
  • Among Edward Bagnall Poulton's spouses was Emily Palmer[12].
  • A child of Edward Bagnall Poulton was Margaret Lucy Poulton[13].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's professions included scientific collector[8].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's professions included evolutionary biologist[9].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's field of work was zoology[16].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Linnean Society of London[17].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[18].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[19].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[20].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of Q136572124[21].
  • Among Edward Bagnall Poulton's employers was University of Oxford[22].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was educated at Jesus College[23].
  • A notable student of Edward Bagnall Poulton was Lilian Jane Gould[24].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[25].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton received the Darwin Medal[26].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton received the Linnean Medal[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Bagnall Poulton was born in Reading[2]. He was born on January 27, 1856[3]. His father was William Ford Poulton[11].

Education

Edward Bagnall Poulton was educated at Jesus College[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], entomologist[7], scientific collector[8], and evolutionary biologist[9]. Edward Bagnall Poulton's field of work was zoology[16]. He was employed by University of Oxford[22]. Positions held include President of the Linnean Society of London[17], President of the Royal Entomological Society[18], and Q136572124[21]. A notable student of him was Lilian Jane Gould[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Darwin Medal[26], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1890[32]; and Linnean Medal[27], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1888[35].

Personal Life

Among Edward Bagnall Poulton's spouses was Emily Palmer[12]. A child of him was Margaret Lucy Poulton[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Bagnall Poulton died on November 20, 1943[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Bagnall Poulton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Edward Bagnall Poulton born?

Born in Reading[2].

Where did Edward Bagnall Poulton die?

Edward Bagnall Poulton passed away in Oxford[4].

Who were Edward Bagnall Poulton's parents?

Edward Bagnall Poulton's father was William Ford Poulton[11].

Who was Edward Bagnall Poulton married to?

Edward Bagnall Poulton's spouses include Emily Palmer[12].

What did Edward Bagnall Poulton do for work?

Edward Bagnall Poulton worked as zoologist[6], entomologist[7], scientific collector[8], and evolutionary biologist[9].

Where did Edward Bagnall Poulton go to school?

Edward Bagnall Poulton was educated at Jesus College[23].

What awards did Edward Bagnall Poulton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25], Darwin Medal[26], and Linnean Medal[27].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Biodiversity Heritage Library. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  18. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . docs.google.com. docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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