George Nicholson

English botanist and horticulturist (1847–1908)
Person human Q5542889
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George Nicholson

Summary

George Nicholson is a human[1]. Born in Ripon[2], he… he was born on December 7, 1847[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on September 20, 1908[5]. He worked as a horticulturist[6] and botanist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Nicholson's place of birth was Ripon[2].
  • George Nicholson passed away in Richmond[4].
  • George Nicholson was born on December 7, 1847[3].
  • George Nicholson died on September 20, 1908[5].
  • George Nicholson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • George Nicholson worked as a horticulturist[6].
  • George Nicholson's professions included botanist[7].
  • George Nicholson's field of work was botany[10].
  • George Nicholson received the Veitch Memorial Medal[11].
  • George Nicholson received the Victoria Medal of Honour[12].
  • George Nicholson received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[13].
  • George Nicholson is recorded as male[14].
  • George Nicholson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • George Nicholson's Commons category is recorded as George Nicholson (horticulturalist)[16].
  • George Nicholson's family name is recorded as Nicholson[17].
  • George Nicholson's given name is recorded as George[18].
  • George Nicholson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[19].
  • George Nicholson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • George Nicholson's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Nicholson (horticulturalist)[21].
  • George Nicholson's different from is recorded as George Nicholson[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ripon[2], George Nicholson… he was born on December 7, 1847[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include horticulturist[6] and botanist[7]. George Nicholson's field of work was botany[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Veitch Memorial Medal[11], a science award[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1870[25]; Victoria Medal of Honour[12], a science award[26], in United Kingdom[27], founded in 1897[28]; and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[13], a fellowship award[29], in United Kingdom[30].

Death and Burial

George Nicholson died on September 20, 1908[5]. He passed away in Richmond[4].

Why It Matters

George Nicholson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was George Nicholson born?

George Nicholson's place of birth was Ripon[2].

Where did George Nicholson die?

George Nicholson died in Richmond[4].

What did George Nicholson do for work?

George Nicholson worked as horticulturist[6] and botanist[7].

What awards did George Nicholson receive?

Honors received include Veitch Memorial Medal[11], Victoria Medal of Honour[12], and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[13].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George
    Field of work botany
    Family name Nicholson
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