George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood

Anglo-Indian official, naturalist, and writer (1832–1917)
Person human Q5537907
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George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood

Summary

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood is a human[1]. His place of birth was Belgaum[2]. He was born on January 1, 1832[3]. He died on January 1, 1917[4]. He worked as a military physician[5], botanist[6], and Indian Civil Service[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's place of birth was Belgaum[2].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was born on January 1, 1832[3].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was born on December 8, 1832[9].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood died on January 1, 1917[4].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood died on June 28, 1917[10].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's father was Christopher Birdwood[11].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's mother was Lydia Juliana Taylor[12].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was married to Frances Anne Tolcher[13].
  • A child of George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was George Brodrick Birdwood[14].
  • A child of George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was Alan Roger Birdwood[15].
  • A child of George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was Francis Travers Birdwood[16].
  • A child of George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was Mary Brodrick Birdwood[17].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood worked as a military physician[5].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood worked as a botanist[6].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's professions included Indian Civil Service[7].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was educated at University of Edinburgh[19].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was educated at Dollar Academy[20].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[21].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood is recorded as male[22].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's Commons category is recorded as George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood[24].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's family name is recorded as Birdwood[25].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's given name is recorded as George[26].
  • George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's given name is recorded as Christopher[27].

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Origins and Family

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's place of birth was Belgaum[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1832[3] and December 8, 1832[9]. His father was Christopher Birdwood[11]. His mother was Lydia Juliana Taylor[12].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[19], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and Dollar Academy[20], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1818[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military physician[5], botanist[6], and Indian Civil Service[7].

Recognition

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[21].

Personal Life

Among George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's spouses was Frances Anne Tolcher[13]. Children include George Brodrick Birdwood[14], 1860–1921[35]; Alan Roger Birdwood[15], 1862–1944[36]; Francis Travers Birdwood[16], 1865–1936[37]; and Mary Brodrick Birdwood[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1917[4] and June 28, 1917[10].

Why It Matters

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood born?

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's place of birth was Belgaum[2].

Who were George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's parents?

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's father was Christopher Birdwood[11]. George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's mother was Lydia Juliana Taylor[12].

Who was George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood married to?

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood's spouses include Frances Anne Tolcher[13].

What did George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood do for work?

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood worked as military physician[5], botanist[6], and Indian Civil Service[7].

Where did George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood go to school?

George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood was educated at University of Edinburgh[19] and Dollar Academy[20].

What awards did George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Birdwood, George. wikidata.org.
  21. [4] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Birdwood, George. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George, Christopher, Molesworth
    Spouse Frances Anne Tolcher
    Family name Birdwood
    Writing language English
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