George Bellas Greenough

English geologist (1778–1855)
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George Bellas Greenough
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George Bellas Greenough

Summary

George Bellas Greenough is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1778[3]. He passed away in Naples[4]. He died on April 2, 1855[5]. He worked as a geologist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Bellas Greenough was born in London[2].
  • George Bellas Greenough died in Naples[4].
  • George Bellas Greenough was born on January 18, 1778[3].
  • George Bellas Greenough died on April 2, 1855[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • George Bellas Greenough held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • George Bellas Greenough's professions included geologist[6].
  • George Bellas Greenough's professions included politician[7].
  • George Bellas Greenough's field of work was geology[11].
  • George Bellas Greenough held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[12].
  • George Bellas Greenough held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[13].
  • George Bellas Greenough held the position of President of the Geological Society of London[14].
  • George Bellas Greenough held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15].
  • George Bellas Greenough held the position of President of the Royal Geographical Society[16].
  • George Bellas Greenough was employed by Geological Society of London[17].
  • George Bellas Greenough was educated at University of Göttingen[18].
  • George Bellas Greenough's education included a stint at Pembroke College[19].
  • George Bellas Greenough's education included a stint at Eton College[20].
  • George Bellas Greenough received the Fellow of the Royal Society[21].
  • George Bellas Greenough received the Fellow of the Ethnological Society of London[22].
  • George Bellas Greenough was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • George Bellas Greenough was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[24].
  • George Bellas Greenough was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[25].
  • George Bellas Greenough was a member of Geological Society of London[26].
  • George Bellas Greenough was a member of Royal Institution[27].

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Origins and Family

George Bellas Greenough's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 18, 1778[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Pembroke College[19], a college of the University of Cambridge[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1347[34]; and Eton College[20], a public school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1440[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist[6] and politician[7]. George Bellas Greenough's field of work was geology[11]. Among his employers was Geological Society of London[17]. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of London[12], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[15], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1807[42]; and President of the Royal Geographical Society[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44] and Fellow of the Ethnological Society of London[22].

Death and Burial

George Bellas Greenough died on April 2, 1855[5]. He passed away in Naples[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

George Bellas Greenough ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45]

FAQs

Where was George Bellas Greenough born?

Born in London[2], George Bellas Greenough…

Where did George Bellas Greenough die?

George Bellas Greenough passed away in Naples[4].

What did George Bellas Greenough do for work?

George Bellas Greenough worked as geologist[6] and politician[7].

Where did George Bellas Greenough go to school?

George Bellas Greenough was educated at University of Göttingen[18], Pembroke College[19], and Eton College[20].

What awards did George Bellas Greenough receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21] and Fellow of the Ethnological Society of London[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [12] . The Geological Society Past Presidents. geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Geological Society Past Presidents. geolsoc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . historyofparliamentonline.org. historyofparliamentonline.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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