Frederick William Beechey
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Summary
Frederick William Beechey was born on February 17, 1796[1], in London[2]. He died on November 29, 1856[3], in London[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5], painter[6], explorer[7], hydrographer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: William Beechey[11]
- Mother: Anne Beechey[12]
- Child: Frances Anne Hopkins[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
- Occupation: botanist[15], botanical collector[16], scientific collector[17], geographer[18]
- Position held: President of the Royal Geographical Society[19]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[20]
- Member of: Royal Society[21], Royal Geographical Society[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[24]
- Commons category: Frederick William Beechey[25]
- Military, police or special rank: rear admiral[26]
- Family name: Beechey[27]
- Given name: Frederick[28], William[29]
- Depicted by: Captain Frederick William Beechey[30]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[31], Nordisk familjebok[32], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[33], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Royal Naval Biography[36], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[37], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[38], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[42]
- Commons Creator page: Frederick William Beechey[43]
- Name in native language: Frederick William Beechey[44]
Why It Matters
Frederick William Beechey has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Frederick William Beechey born?
Frederick William Beechey was born in London[2].
Where did Frederick William Beechey die?
Frederick William Beechey passed away in London[4].
Who were Frederick William Beechey's parents?
Frederick William Beechey's father was William Beechey[11]. Frederick William Beechey's mother was Anne Beechey[12].
What did Frederick William Beechey do for work?
Frederick William Beechey worked as a naval officer[5], painter[6], explorer[7], hydrographer[8], and writer[9].
What awards did Frederick William Beechey receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20].