George Back
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Summary
George Back was born on November 6, 1796[1], in Stockport[2]. He died on June 23, 1878[3], in London[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], painter[6], entomologist[7], naval officer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (410 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 6, 1795[11], 1796[12]
- Date of death: July 28, 1878[13], January 1, 1878[14]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Occupation: admiral[16]
- Educated at: Stockport Grammar School[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Founder’s Medal[19], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20], Knight Bachelor[21], Person of National Historic Significance[22]
- Member of: Royal Society[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[25]
- Commons category: George Back[26]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[27], lieutenant[28], captain[29]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[30]
- Family name: Back[31]
- Given name: George[32]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[36], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[37], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[38], Library of the World's Best Literature[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Commons Creator page: George Back[41]
- Name in native language: George Back[42]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1800[43]
- End of work period: January 1, 1900[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for George Back include Back River[45], a river[46], in Canada[47] and Back Award[48], an award[49], founded in 1882[50].
Why It Matters
George Back has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Back River[45], a river[46], in Canada[47] and Back Award[48], an award[49], founded in 1882[50].
FAQs
Where was George Back born?
George Back was born in Stockport[2].
Where did George Back die?
George Back passed away in London[4].
What did George Back do for work?
George Back worked as an explorer[5], painter[6], entomologist[7], naval officer[8], and writer[9].
Where did George Back go to school?
George Back was educated at Stockport Grammar School[17].
What awards did George Back receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[18], Founder’s Medal[19], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20], and Knight Bachelor[21].