Elizabeth Gertrude Britton

American botanist (1858-1934)
Person human Q2567402
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Elizabeth Gertrude Britton

Summary

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton is a human[1]. She was born in New York City[2]. She was born on January 9, 1858[3]. She passed away in The Bronx[4]. She died on February 25, 1934[5]. She worked as a botanist[6], bryologist[7], curator[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was born in New York City[2].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton passed away in The Bronx[4].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was born on January 9, 1858[3].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton died on February 25, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Moravian Cemetery[12].
  • Among Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's spouses was Nathaniel Lord Britton[13].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's professions included botanist[6].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton worked as a bryologist[7].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's professions included curator[8].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton worked as a botanical collector[9].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's field of work was botany[15].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was educated at Hunter College[16].
  • A notable student of Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was Abel Joel Grout[17].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was a member of Torrey Botanical Society[18].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was a member of Sullivant Moss Society[19].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton is recorded as female[20].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Gertrude Knight Britton[22].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's archives at is recorded as Harvard Library[23].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's archives at is recorded as New York Botanical Garden[24].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's residence is recorded as Cuba[25].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's family name is recorded as Knight[26].
  • Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's family name is recorded as Britton[27].

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Origins and Family

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was born in New York City[2]. She was born on January 9, 1858[3].

Education

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was educated at Hunter College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], bryologist[7], curator[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's field of work was botany[15]. A notable student of her was Abel Joel Grout[17].

Personal Life

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was married to Nathaniel Lord Britton[13].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton died on February 25, 1934[5]. She died in The Bronx[4]. Burial took place at Moravian Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Gertrude Britton born?

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Elizabeth Gertrude Britton die?

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton died in The Bronx[4].

Who was Elizabeth Gertrude Britton married to?

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton's spouses include Nathaniel Lord Britton[13].

What did Elizabeth Gertrude Britton do for work?

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton worked as botanist[6], bryologist[7], curator[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Where did Elizabeth Gertrude Britton go to school?

Elizabeth Gertrude Britton was educated at Hunter College[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . babel.hathitrust.org. babel.hathitrust.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . web.archive.org. Retrieved . web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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