Frederick DuCane Godman

English lepidopterist, entomologist and ornithologist (1834–1919)
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Frederick DuCane Godman

Summary

Frederick DuCane Godman is a human[1]. His place of birth was Godalming[2]. He was born on January 15, 1834[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 19, 1919[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], ornithologist[9], and lepidopterist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frederick DuCane Godman was born in Godalming[2].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman died in London[4].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman was born on January 15, 1834[3].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman died on February 19, 1919[5].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's father was Joseph Godman[12].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's mother was Caroline Smith[13].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman was married to Edith Elwes[14].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman was married to Alice Godman[15].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman worked as a botanist[6].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's professions included ornithologist[9].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman worked as a lepidopterist[10].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's professions included explorer[18].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's field of work was botany[19].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's field of work was ornithology[20].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman's field of work was lepidopterology[21].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman held the position of President of the British Ornithological Union[22].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[23].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman was educated at Eton College[24].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman was educated at Trinity College[25].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman received the Fellow of the Royal Society[26].
  • Frederick DuCane Godman received the Linnean Medal[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick DuCane Godman was born in Godalming[2]. He was born on January 15, 1834[3]. His father was Joseph Godman[12]. His mother was Caroline Smith[13].

Education

Educated at Eton College[24], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Trinity College[25], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]. Frederick DuCane Godman earned the academic degree of Doctor of Civil Law[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], ornithologist[9], lepidopterist[10], and explorer[18]. Fields of work include botany[19], an academic discipline[36]; ornithology[20], a branch of zoology[37]; and lepidopterology[21], a branch of zoology[38]. Positions held include President of the British Ornithological Union[22] and President of the Royal Entomological Society[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Linnean Medal[27], a science award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1888[43]; Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[44], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[47], a fellowship award[48], in United Kingdom[49].

Personal Life

Spouses include Edith Elwes[14] and Alice Godman[15], 1868–1944[50], awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[51].

Death and Burial

Frederick DuCane Godman died on February 19, 1919[5]. He died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick DuCane Godman include Cerrophidion godmani[52], a taxon[53]; Atherton antechinus[54], a taxon[55]; Godman's rock-wallaby[56], a taxon[57]; Godman-Salvin Medal[58], an award[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1919[61]; Godman's Long-tailed Bat[62], a taxon[63]; West Mexican Euphonia[64], a taxon[65]; and Thamnophis godmani[66].

Why It Matters

Frederick DuCane Godman ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

Works attributed to him include Biologia Centrali-Americana[69], a book series[70], in United Kingdom[71], founded in 1879[72]. Entities named for him include Cerrophidion godmani[52], a taxon[53]; Atherton antechinus[54], a taxon[55]; Godman's rock-wallaby[56], a taxon[57]; Godman-Salvin Medal[58], an award[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1919[61]; Godman's Long-tailed Bat[62], a taxon[63]; and West Mexican Euphonia[64], a taxon[65].

FAQs

Where was Frederick DuCane Godman born?

Frederick DuCane Godman was born in Godalming[2].

Where did Frederick DuCane Godman die?

Frederick DuCane Godman died in London[4].

Who were Frederick DuCane Godman's parents?

Frederick DuCane Godman's father was Joseph Godman[12]. Frederick DuCane Godman's mother was Caroline Smith[13].

Who was Frederick DuCane Godman married to?

Frederick DuCane Godman's spouses include Edith Elwes[14] and Alice Godman[15].

What did Frederick DuCane Godman do for work?

Frederick DuCane Godman worked as botanist[6], entomologist[7], zoologist[8], ornithologist[9], and lepidopterist[10].

Where did Frederick DuCane Godman go to school?

Frederick DuCane Godman was educated at Eton College[24] and Trinity College[25].

What awards did Frederick DuCane Godman receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[26], Linnean Medal[27], Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[44], and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[47].

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  1. 7d ago · Oronsay · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Frederick
    Field of work botany, ornithology, lepidopterology
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