George Taylor

British botanist (1904-1993)
Person human Q2753575
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George Taylor

Summary

George Taylor is a human[1]. He was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on +1904-02-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Dunbar[4]. He died on +1993-11-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and botanical collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Edinburgh[2], George Taylor…
  • George Taylor passed away in Dunbar[4].
  • George Taylor was born on +1904-02-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • George Taylor died on +1993-11-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • George Taylor died on +1993-11-12T00:00:00Z[9].
  • George Taylor died on +1993-01-01T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Among George Taylor's spouses was Beryl Walker[11].
  • George Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • George Taylor held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • George Taylor worked as a botanist[6].
  • George Taylor worked as a botanical collector[7].
  • George Taylor was educated at University of Edinburgh[14].
  • George Taylor was educated at George Heriot's School[15].
  • George Taylor was educated at Boroughmuir High School[16].
  • George Taylor received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • George Taylor received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18].
  • George Taylor received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19].
  • George Taylor received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • George Taylor was a member of Royal Society[21].
  • George Taylor was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
  • George Taylor is recorded as male[23].
  • George Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • George Taylor's ISNI is recorded as 0000000115544279[25].
  • George Taylor's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 8716822[26].
  • George Taylor's GND ID is recorded as 1210934272[27].

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Origins and Family

George Taylor was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on +1904-02-15T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[14], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; George Heriot's School[15], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1628[34]; and Boroughmuir High School[16], a school building[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1904[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and botanical collector[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18], a fellowship award[40], in United Kingdom[41]; Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19], a fellowship award[42], in United Kingdom[43]; and Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1300[46].

Personal Life

Among George Taylor's spouses was Beryl Walker[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1993-11-13T00:00:00Z[5], +1993-11-12T00:00:00Z[9], and +1993-01-01T00:00:00Z[10]. George Taylor passed away in Dunbar[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[47].

Why It Matters

George Taylor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was George Taylor born?

George Taylor was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did George Taylor die?

George Taylor passed away in Dunbar[4].

Who was George Taylor married to?

George Taylor's spouses include Beryl Walker[11].

What did George Taylor do for work?

George Taylor worked as botanist[6] and botanical collector[7].

Where did George Taylor go to school?

George Taylor was educated at University of Edinburgh[14], George Heriot's School[15], and Boroughmuir High School[16].

What awards did George Taylor receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[18], Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19], and Knight Bachelor[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [47] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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