George Robert Gray

English ornithologist, author and museum curator (1808–1872)
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George Robert Gray

Summary

George Robert Gray is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on July 8, 1808[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 6, 1872[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], lepidopterist[9], and curator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], George Robert Gray…
  • George Robert Gray passed away in London[4].
  • George Robert Gray was born on July 8, 1808[3].
  • George Robert Gray died on May 6, 1872[5].
  • George Robert Gray's father was Samuel Frederick Gray[12].
  • George Robert Gray held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • English was George Robert Gray's native language[14].
  • George Robert Gray worked as a biologist[6].
  • George Robert Gray's professions included ornithologist[7].
  • George Robert Gray's professions included zoologist[8].
  • George Robert Gray worked as a lepidopterist[9].
  • George Robert Gray worked as a curator[10].
  • George Robert Gray's field of work was zoology[15].
  • Among George Robert Gray's employers was British Museum[16].
  • George Robert Gray's education included a stint at Merchant Taylors' School[17].
  • George Robert Gray was a member of Royal Society[18].
  • George Robert Gray was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[19].
  • George Robert Gray was a member of Royal Entomological Society[20].
  • George Robert Gray is recorded as male[21].
  • George Robert Gray's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • George Robert Gray's Commons category is recorded as George Robert Gray[23].
  • George Robert Gray's family name is recorded as Gray[24].
  • George Robert Gray's given name is recorded as George[25].
  • George Robert Gray's author citation is recorded as G. R. Gray[26].
  • George Robert Gray's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/16086353[27].

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Origins and Family

George Robert Gray was born in London[2]. He was born on July 8, 1808[3]. His father was Samuel Frederick Gray[12]. English was his native language[14].

Education

George Robert Gray was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], lepidopterist[9], and curator[10]. George Robert Gray's field of work was zoology[15]. He was employed by British Museum[16].

Death and Burial

George Robert Gray died on May 6, 1872[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for George Robert Gray include Pipile grayi[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

George Robert Gray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Pipile grayi[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was George Robert Gray born?

George Robert Gray was born in London[2].

Where did George Robert Gray die?

George Robert Gray died in London[4].

Who were George Robert Gray's parents?

George Robert Gray's father was Samuel Frederick Gray[12].

What did George Robert Gray do for work?

George Robert Gray worked as biologist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], lepidopterist[9], and curator[10].

Where did George Robert Gray go to school?

George Robert Gray was educated at Merchant Taylors' School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The late George Robert Gray. tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . The late George Robert Gray. tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation biologist, ornithologist, zoologist +2
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  2. 3d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 1958
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  3. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name George
    Field of work zoology
    Educated at Merchant Taylors' School
    Place of death London
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