Edward Bagnall Poulton

evolutionary biologist (1856–1943)
Person human Q2135978
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Edward Bagnall Poulton

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 on November 20, 1943[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], entomologist[6], and scientific collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Reading[2], Edward Bagnall Poulton…
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was born on January 27, 1856[3].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton died on November 20, 1943[4].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's father was William Ford Poulton[9].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was married to Emily Palmer[10].
  • A child of Edward Bagnall Poulton was Margaret Lucy Poulton[11].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's professions included zoologist[5].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's professions included entomologist[6].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's professions included scientific collector[7].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton's field of work was zoology[14].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Linnean Society of London[15].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[16].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[17].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[18].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton held the position of Q136572124[19].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was employed by University of Oxford[20].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was educated at Jesus College[21].
  • A notable student of Edward Bagnall Poulton was Lilian Jane Gould[22].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton received the Darwin Medal[24].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton received the Linnean Medal[25].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was a member of Royal Society[26].
  • Edward Bagnall Poulton was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[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[9].

Education

Edward Bagnall Poulton was educated at Jesus College[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[5], entomologist[6], and scientific collector[7]. Edward Bagnall Poulton's field of work was zoology[14]. He was employed by University of Oxford[20]. Positions held include President of the Linnean Society of London[15], President of the Royal Entomological Society[16], and Q136572124[19]. A notable student of him was Lilian Jane Gould[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Darwin Medal[24], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1890[32]; and Linnean Medal[25], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1888[35].

Personal Life

Among Edward Bagnall Poulton's spouses was Emily Palmer[10]. A child of him was Margaret Lucy Poulton[11].

Death and Burial

Edward Bagnall Poulton died on November 20, 1943[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Bagnall Poulton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Edward Bagnall Poulton born?

Born in Reading[2], Edward Bagnall Poulton…

Who were Edward Bagnall Poulton's parents?

Edward Bagnall Poulton's father was William Ford Poulton[9].

Who was Edward Bagnall Poulton married to?

Edward Bagnall Poulton's spouses include Emily Palmer[10].

What did Edward Bagnall Poulton do for work?

Edward Bagnall Poulton worked as zoologist[5], entomologist[6], and scientific collector[7].

Where did Edward Bagnall Poulton go to school?

Edward Bagnall Poulton was educated at Jesus College[21].

What awards did Edward Bagnall Poulton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], Darwin Medal[24], and Linnean Medal[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . docs.google.com. docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Influenced by Charles Darwin
    Occupation zoologist, entomologist, scientific collector
    Instance of human
    Field of work zoology
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