Francis Arthur Bather

British scientist (1863–1934)
Person human Q1801404
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Francis Arthur Bather

Summary

Francis Arthur Bather is a human[1]. Born in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[2], he… he was born on February 17, 1863[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 20, 1934[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6] and geologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis Arthur Bather's place of birth was London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[2].
  • Francis Arthur Bather passed away in London[4].
  • Francis Arthur Bather was born on February 17, 1863[3].
  • Francis Arthur Bather died on March 20, 1934[5].
  • Francis Arthur Bather held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Francis Arthur Bather held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Francis Arthur Bather worked as a geologist[7].
  • Francis Arthur Bather held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[11].
  • Francis Arthur Bather received the Fellow of the Royal Society[12].
  • Francis Arthur Bather received the Lyell Medal[13].
  • Francis Arthur Bather received the Mary Clark Thompson Medal[14].
  • Francis Arthur Bather received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • Francis Arthur Bather was a member of Royal Society[16].
  • Francis Arthur Bather was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Francis Arthur Bather was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Francis Arthur Bather is recorded as male[19].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's Commons category is recorded as Francis Arthur Bather[21].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's family name is recorded as Bather[22].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's given name is recorded as Francis[23].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's given name is recorded as Arthur[24].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's author citation is recorded as Bather[25].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[26].
  • Francis Arthur Bather's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[2], Francis Arthur Bather… he was born on February 17, 1863[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6] and geologist[7]. Francis Arthur Bather held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Lyell Medal[13], an award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1876[32]; Mary Clark Thompson Medal[14], a science award[33]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15], a fellowship award[34].

Death and Burial

Francis Arthur Bather died on March 20, 1934[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Arthur Bather ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Francis Arthur Bather born?

Born in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames[2], Francis Arthur Bather…

Where did Francis Arthur Bather die?

Francis Arthur Bather passed away in London[4].

What did Francis Arthur Bather do for work?

Francis Arthur Bather worked as paleontologist[6] and geologist[7].

What awards did Francis Arthur Bather receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[12], Lyell Medal[13], Mary Clark Thompson Medal[14], and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . The Geological Society Past Presidents. geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . nasonline.org. nasonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation paleontologist, geologist
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