Edward J. Miers

British carcinologist, zoologist and curator (1851– 1930)
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Edward J. Miers

Summary

Edward J. Miers is a human[1]. Born in Rio de Janeiro[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1851[3]. He passed away in Burchetts Green[4]. He died on October 15, 1930[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6] and carcinologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward J. Miers was born in Rio de Janeiro[2].
  • Edward J. Miers died in Burchetts Green[4].
  • Edward J. Miers was born on January 1, 1851[3].
  • Edward J. Miers died on October 15, 1930[5].
  • Edward J. Miers held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Edward J. Miers held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Edward J. Miers worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Edward J. Miers worked as a carcinologist[7].
  • Among Edward J. Miers's employers was Natural History Museum[11].
  • Edward J. Miers's education included a stint at Summer Fields School[12].
  • Edward J. Miers received the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[13].
  • Edward J. Miers received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[14].
  • Edward J. Miers is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward J. Miers's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward J. Miers's family name is recorded as Miers[17].
  • Edward J. Miers's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward J. Miers's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • Edward J. Miers's relative is recorded as John Miers[20].
  • Edward J. Miers's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Edward J. Miers's sibling is recorded as Henry Alexander Miers[22].

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Origins and Family

Edward J. Miers's place of birth was Rio de Janeiro[2]. He was born on January 1, 1851[3].

Education

Edward J. Miers was educated at Summer Fields School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6] and carcinologist[7]. Edward J. Miers was employed by Natural History Museum[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[13], a fellowship award[23], in United Kingdom[24] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[14], a fellowship award[25], in United Kingdom[26].

Death and Burial

Edward J. Miers died on October 15, 1930[5]. He died in Burchetts Green[4].

Why It Matters

Edward J. Miers ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Edward J. Miers born?

Edward J. Miers was born in Rio de Janeiro[2].

Where did Edward J. Miers die?

Edward J. Miers died in Burchetts Green[4].

What did Edward J. Miers do for work?

Edward J. Miers worked as zoologist[6] and carcinologist[7].

Where did Edward J. Miers go to school?

Edward J. Miers was educated at Summer Fields School[12].

What awards did Edward J. Miers receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[13] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward, John
    Family name Miers
    Sibling Henry Alexander Miers
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