Harry Johnston

British explorer, botanist, linguist and colonial administrator (1858-1927)
Person human Q772064
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Harry Johnston

Summary

Harry Johnston is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on June 12, 1858[3]. He died in Worksop[4]. He died on July 31, 1927[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], diplomat[7], zoologist[8], botanist[9], and visual artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Harry Johnston's place of birth was London[2].
  • Harry Johnston died in Worksop[4].
  • Harry Johnston passed away in Nottingham[12].
  • Harry Johnston was born on June 12, 1858[3].
  • Harry Johnston was born on January 1, 1858[13].
  • Harry Johnston died on July 31, 1927[5].
  • Harry Johnston died on January 1, 1927[14].
  • Harry Johnston's father was John Brookes Johnston[15].
  • Among Harry Johnston's spouses was Winifred Mary Irby[16].
  • Harry Johnston held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Harry Johnston's professions included explorer[6].
  • Harry Johnston's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Harry Johnston worked as a zoologist[8].
  • Harry Johnston worked as a botanist[9].
  • Harry Johnston's professions included visual artist[10].
  • Harry Johnston's professions included writer[18].
  • Harry Johnston's field of work was natural history[19].
  • Harry Johnston's field of work was Q113005858[20].
  • Harry Johnston's field of work was ethnology[21].
  • Harry Johnston's field of work was botany[22].
  • Harry Johnston's field of work was colonial administration[23].
  • Harry Johnston's education included a stint at King's College London[24].
  • Harry Johnston received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25].
  • Harry Johnston received the Founder’s Medal[26].
  • Harry Johnston received the Companion of the Order of the Bath[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Johnston was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 12, 1858[3] and January 1, 1858[13]. His father was John Brookes Johnston[15].

Education

Harry Johnston was educated at King's College London[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], diplomat[7], zoologist[8], botanist[9], visual artist[10], and writer[18]. Fields of work include natural history[19], an academic discipline[28]; Q113005858[20]; ethnology[21], a branch of anthropology[29]; botany[22], an academic discipline[30]; and colonial administration[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], a grade of an order[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Founder’s Medal[26], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1831[35]; Companion of the Order of the Bath[27], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1815[38]; honorary degree[39], an award[40]; Livingstone Medal[41], a medallion[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1901[44]; and Silver Medal of the Zoological Society of London[45], a science award[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1847[48].

Personal Life

Among Harry Johnston's spouses was Winifred Mary Irby[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 31, 1927[5] and January 1, 1927[14]. Recorded place of death include Worksop[4], a town[49], in United Kingdom[50] and Nottingham[12], a city[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 0600[53].

Why It Matters

Harry Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (189 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Harry Johnston born?

Harry Johnston was born in London[2].

Where did Harry Johnston die?

Harry Johnston passed away in Worksop[4].

Who were Harry Johnston's parents?

Harry Johnston's father was John Brookes Johnston[15].

Who was Harry Johnston married to?

Harry Johnston's spouses include Winifred Mary Irby[16].

What did Harry Johnston do for work?

Harry Johnston worked as explorer[6], diplomat[7], zoologist[8], botanist[9], and visual artist[10].

Where did Harry Johnston go to school?

Harry Johnston was educated at King's College London[24].

What awards did Harry Johnston receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[25], Founder’s Medal[26], Companion of the Order of the Bath[27], and honorary degree[39].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
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  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  21. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [48] . 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. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6h ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition +2
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  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, diplomat, zoologist +10
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  3. 16d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Occupation
    Place of birth London
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