George Dickie

British botanist (1812-1882)
Person human Q13108100
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George Dickie

Summary

George Dickie is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on December 21, 1812[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 10, 1882[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], librarian[7], marine biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Dickie's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • George Dickie died in London[4].
  • George Dickie was born on December 21, 1812[3].
  • George Dickie died on June 10, 1882[5].
  • George Dickie held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Scottish English was George Dickie's native language[13].
  • George Dickie worked as a botanist[6].
  • George Dickie worked as a librarian[7].
  • George Dickie's professions included marine biologist[8].
  • George Dickie's professions included scientific illustrator[9].
  • George Dickie's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • George Dickie held the position of Regius Professor of Botany[14].
  • Among George Dickie's employers was University of Aberdeen[15].
  • George Dickie was employed by Queen's University Belfast[16].
  • George Dickie was educated at University of Edinburgh[17].
  • George Dickie's education included a stint at University of Aberdeen[18].
  • George Dickie received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • George Dickie received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[20].
  • George Dickie was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • George Dickie was a member of Linnean Society of London[22].
  • George Dickie is recorded as male[23].
  • George Dickie's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Dickie's family name is recorded as Dickie[25].
  • George Dickie's given name is recorded as George[26].
  • George Dickie's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

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Origins and Family

George Dickie was born in Aberdeen[2]. He was born on December 21, 1812[3]. Scottish English was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[17], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31] and University of Aberdeen[18], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1495[34], headquartered in Aberdeen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], librarian[7], marine biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and scientific collector[10]. Employers include University of Aberdeen[15], a public research university[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1495[38], headquartered in Aberdeen[39] and Queen's University Belfast[16], a public research university[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1845[42]. George Dickie held the position of Regius Professor of Botany[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[43], in United Kingdom[44] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[20], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Death and Burial

George Dickie died on June 10, 1882[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

George Dickie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was George Dickie born?

George Dickie was born in Aberdeen[2].

Where did George Dickie die?

George Dickie died in London[4].

What did George Dickie do for work?

George Dickie worked as botanist[6], librarian[7], marine biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and scientific collector[10].

Where did George Dickie go to school?

George Dickie was educated at University of Edinburgh[17] and University of Aberdeen[18].

What awards did George Dickie receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[20].

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  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . biodiversitylibrary.org. Retrieved . biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Animalparty · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Knowledge graph for irish history person id person/Dickie_George_c19/v15mhs4
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  2. 8d ago · Horsers · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of death +1882-06-10T00:00:00Z
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  3. 23d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Educated at University of Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen
    Place of death London
    Family name Dickie
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