Frank Kingdon-Ward

British botanist (1885-1958)
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Frank Kingdon-Ward

Summary

Frank Kingdon-Ward is a human[1]. He was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on November 6, 1885[3]. He passed away in Wimbledon[4]. He died on April 8, 1958[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], botanist[7], military personnel[8], politician[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frank Kingdon-Ward was born in Manchester[2].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward passed away in Wimbledon[4].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward was born on November 6, 1885[3].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward died on April 8, 1958[5].
  • Burial took place at Grantchester[12].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's father was Harry Marshall Ward[13].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's mother was Selina Mary Ward[14].
  • Among Frank Kingdon-Ward's spouses was Jean Kingdon-Ward[15].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's professions included explorer[6].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's professions included botanist[7].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward worked as a politician[9].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's professions included writer[10].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's professions included botanical collector[17].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's field of work was botany[18].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's education included a stint at Christ's College[19].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's education included a stint at St Paul's School[20].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward received the Founder’s Medal[21].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward received the Veitch Memorial Medal[22].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward received the Livingstone Medal[23].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward is recorded as male[24].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[26].
  • Frank Kingdon-Ward's family name is recorded as Kingdon-Ward[27].

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Origins and Family

Frank Kingdon-Ward was born in Manchester[2]. He was born on November 6, 1885[3]. His father was Harry Marshall Ward[13]. His mother was Selina Mary Ward[14].

Education

Educated at Christ's College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1505[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and St Paul's School[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1509[34], headquartered in London[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], botanist[7], military personnel[8], politician[9], writer[10], and botanical collector[17]. Frank Kingdon-Ward's field of work was botany[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Founder’s Medal[21], a science award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1831[38]; Veitch Memorial Medal[22], a science award[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1870[41]; and Livingstone Medal[23], a medallion[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1901[44].

Personal Life

Among Frank Kingdon-Ward's spouses was Jean Kingdon-Ward[15].

Death and Burial

Frank Kingdon-Ward died on April 8, 1958[5]. He passed away in Wimbledon[4]. Burial took place at Grantchester[12].

Why It Matters

Frank Kingdon-Ward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Frank Kingdon-Ward born?

Frank Kingdon-Ward's place of birth was Manchester[2].

Where did Frank Kingdon-Ward die?

Frank Kingdon-Ward died in Wimbledon[4].

Who were Frank Kingdon-Ward's parents?

Frank Kingdon-Ward's father was Harry Marshall Ward[13]. Frank Kingdon-Ward's mother was Selina Mary Ward[14].

Who was Frank Kingdon-Ward married to?

Frank Kingdon-Ward's spouses include Jean Kingdon-Ward[15].

What did Frank Kingdon-Ward do for work?

Frank Kingdon-Ward worked as explorer[6], botanist[7], military personnel[8], politician[9], and writer[10].

Where did Frank Kingdon-Ward go to school?

Frank Kingdon-Ward was educated at Christ's College[19] and St Paul's School[20].

What awards did Frank Kingdon-Ward receive?

Honors received include Founder’s Medal[21], Veitch Memorial Medal[22], and Livingstone Medal[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Plant Names Index. 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
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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    Educated at Christ's College, St Paul's School
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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    Sibling Winifred Mary Ward
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