Harry Bolus

South African artist and botanist (1834-1911)
Person human Q4091070
Harry Bolus
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Harry Bolus

Summary

Harry Bolus is a human[1]. He was born in Nottingham[2]. He was born on April 28, 1834[3]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. He died on May 25, 1911[5]. He worked as a botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], botanist[8], explorer[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nottingham[2], Harry Bolus…
  • Harry Bolus passed away in Oxford[4].
  • Harry Bolus was born on April 28, 1834[3].
  • Harry Bolus died on May 25, 1911[5].
  • A child of Harry Bolus was Ethel Bolus[12].
  • A child of Harry Bolus was Frank Bolus[13].
  • A child of Harry Bolus was Herman Harry Bolus[14].
  • Harry Bolus held citizenship in South Africa[15].
  • English was Harry Bolus's native language[16].
  • Harry Bolus worked as a botanical illustrator[6].
  • Harry Bolus worked as a painter[7].
  • Harry Bolus worked as a botanist[8].
  • Harry Bolus's professions included explorer[9].
  • Harry Bolus worked as a botanical collector[10].
  • Harry Bolus's professions included scientific collector[17].
  • Harry Bolus's field of work was botany[18].
  • Harry Bolus received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19].
  • Harry Bolus was a member of Q121303316[20].
  • Harry Bolus is recorded as male[21].
  • Harry Bolus's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Harry Bolus's Commons category is recorded as Harry Bolus[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Harry Bolus's family name is recorded as Bolus[25].
  • Harry Bolus's given name is recorded as Harry[26].
  • Harry Bolus's Commons gallery is recorded as Harry Bolus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nottingham[2], Harry Bolus… he was born on April 28, 1834[3]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], botanist[8], explorer[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[17]. Harry Bolus's field of work was botany[18].

Recognition

Harry Bolus received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19].

Personal Life

Children include Ethel Bolus[12], a botanical collector[28], 1866–1890[29], of South Africa[30]; Frank Bolus[13], a botanist[31], 1870–1945[32], of South Africa[33]; and Herman Harry Bolus[14], a stockbroker[34], 1862–1930[35], of South Africa[36].

Death and Burial

Harry Bolus died on May 25, 1911[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harry Bolus include Bolus Herbarium[37], a herbarium[38], in South Africa[39], founded in 1895[40] and Harry Bolus Medal[41], an award[42].

Why It Matters

Harry Bolus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Entities named for him include Bolus Herbarium[37], a herbarium[38], in South Africa[39], founded in 1895[40] and Harry Bolus Medal[41], an award[42].

FAQs

Where was Harry Bolus born?

Harry Bolus's place of birth was Nottingham[2].

Where did Harry Bolus die?

Harry Bolus died in Oxford[4].

What did Harry Bolus do for work?

Harry Bolus worked as botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], botanist[8], explorer[9], and botanical collector[10].

What awards did Harry Bolus receive?

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

References

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Harry
    Field of work botany
    Family name Bolus
    Country of citizenship South Africa
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