George Francis Atkinson

American botanist (1854-1918)
Person human Q2634604
George Francis Atkinson
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George Francis Atkinson

Summary

George Francis Atkinson is a human[1]. He was born in Raisinville Township[2]. He was born on January 26, 1854[3]. He died in Tacoma[4]. He died on November 14, 1918[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], mycologist[7], photographer[8], entomologist[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Francis Atkinson was born in Raisinville Township[2].
  • George Francis Atkinson passed away in Tacoma[4].
  • George Francis Atkinson was born on January 26, 1854[3].
  • George Francis Atkinson died on November 14, 1918[5].
  • George Francis Atkinson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • George Francis Atkinson worked as a botanist[6].
  • George Francis Atkinson's professions included mycologist[7].
  • George Francis Atkinson worked as a photographer[8].
  • George Francis Atkinson's professions included entomologist[9].
  • George Francis Atkinson's professions included botanical collector[10].
  • George Francis Atkinson's field of work was botany[13].
  • George Francis Atkinson was employed by Cornell University[14].
  • George Francis Atkinson was educated at Cornell University[15].
  • George Francis Atkinson was a member of National Academy of Sciences[16].
  • George Francis Atkinson was a member of American Philosophical Society[17].
  • George Francis Atkinson is recorded as male[18].
  • George Francis Atkinson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • George Francis Atkinson supervised Harry Morton Fitzpatrick as a doctoral student[20].
  • George Francis Atkinson supervised William Henry Long as a doctoral student[21].
  • George Francis Atkinson supervised William Alphonso Murrill as a doctoral student[22].
  • George Francis Atkinson's Commons category is recorded as George Francis Atkinson[23].
  • The cause of death was 1918–1920 flu pandemic[24].
  • The cause of death was influenza[25].
  • George Francis Atkinson's family name is recorded as Atkinson[26].
  • George Francis Atkinson's given name is recorded as George[27].

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Origins and Family

George Francis Atkinson was born in Raisinville Township[2]. He was born on January 26, 1854[3].

Education

George Francis Atkinson was educated at Cornell University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], mycologist[7], photographer[8], entomologist[9], and botanical collector[10]. George Francis Atkinson's field of work was botany[13]. He was employed by Cornell University[14]. Doctoral students include Harry Morton Fitzpatrick[20], a botanist[28], 1886–1949[29], of United States[30], specialised in mycology[31]; William Henry Long[21], a botanist[32], 1867–1947[33], of United States[34]; and William Alphonso Murrill[22], a curator[35], 1869–1957[36], of United States[37], specialised in mycology[38].

Death and Burial

George Francis Atkinson died on November 14, 1918[5]. He died in Tacoma[4]. Recorded cause of death include 1918–1920 flu pandemic[24] and influenza[25].

Why It Matters

George Francis Atkinson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

His notable doctoral advisees include William Alphonso Murrill[41], a curator[42], 1869–1957[43], of United States[44], specialised in mycology[45]; William Henry Long[46], a botanist[47], 1867–1947[48], of United States[49]; and Harry Morton Fitzpatrick[50], a botanist[51], 1886–1949[52], of United States[53], specialised in mycology[54].

FAQs

Where was George Francis Atkinson born?

George Francis Atkinson's place of birth was Raisinville Township[2].

Where did George Francis Atkinson die?

George Francis Atkinson passed away in Tacoma[4].

What did George Francis Atkinson do for work?

George Francis Atkinson worked as botanist[6], mycologist[7], photographer[8], entomologist[9], and botanical collector[10].

Where did George Francis Atkinson go to school?

George Francis Atkinson was educated at Cornell University[15].

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  24. [26] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Bhl creator id 1902
    Educated at Cornell University
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