Henry John Elwes

English botanist, entomologist, author, lepidopterist, collector and traveller (1846-1922)
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Henry John Elwes

Summary

Henry John Elwes is a human[1]. Born in Cheltenham[2], he… he was born on May 16, 1846[3]. He died in Cheltenham[4]. He died on November 26, 1922[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], entomologist[7], lepidopterist[8], ornithologist[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henry John Elwes was born in Cheltenham[2].
  • Henry John Elwes died in Cheltenham[4].
  • Henry John Elwes was born on May 16, 1846[3].
  • Henry John Elwes was born on 1846[12].
  • Henry John Elwes died on November 26, 1922[5].
  • Henry John Elwes's father was John Henry Elwes[13].
  • Henry John Elwes's mother was Mary Bromley[14].
  • Among Henry John Elwes's spouses was Margaret Susan Lowndes-Stone-Norton[15].
  • A child of Henry John Elwes was Susan Margaret Elwes[16].
  • A child of Henry John Elwes was Henry Cecil Elwes[17].
  • Henry John Elwes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Henry John Elwes held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • Henry John Elwes worked as a botanist[6].
  • Henry John Elwes's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Henry John Elwes's professions included lepidopterist[8].
  • Henry John Elwes worked as an ornithologist[9].
  • Henry John Elwes's professions included botanical collector[10].
  • Henry John Elwes's professions included scientific collector[20].
  • Henry John Elwes's field of work was botany[21].
  • Henry John Elwes's field of work was entomology[22].
  • Henry John Elwes held the position of President of the British Ornithological Union[23].
  • Henry John Elwes held the position of President of the Royal Entomological Society[24].
  • Henry John Elwes was educated at Eton College[25].
  • A notable student of Henry John Elwes was Mary De la Beche Nicholl[26].
  • Henry John Elwes received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cheltenham[2], Henry John Elwes… Recorded date of birth include May 16, 1846[3] and 1846[12]. His father was John Henry Elwes[13]. His mother was Mary Bromley[14].

Education

Henry John Elwes was educated at Eton College[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], entomologist[7], lepidopterist[8], ornithologist[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[20]. Fields of work include botany[21], an academic discipline[28] and entomology[22], a branch of zoology[29]. Positions held include President of the British Ornithological Union[23] and President of the Royal Entomological Society[24]. A notable student of Henry John Elwes was Mary De la Beche Nicholl[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31] and Victoria Medal of Honour[32], a science award[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1897[35].

Personal Life

Henry John Elwes was married to Margaret Susan Lowndes-Stone-Norton[15]. Children include Susan Margaret Elwes[16], 1872–1921[36] and Henry Cecil Elwes[17], 1874–1950[37].

Death and Burial

Henry John Elwes died on November 26, 1922[5]. He died in Cheltenham[4].

Why It Matters

Henry John Elwes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Henry John Elwes born?

Henry John Elwes was born in Cheltenham[2].

Where did Henry John Elwes die?

Henry John Elwes died in Cheltenham[4].

Who were Henry John Elwes's parents?

Henry John Elwes's father was John Henry Elwes[13]. Henry John Elwes's mother was Mary Bromley[14].

Who was Henry John Elwes married to?

Henry John Elwes's spouses include Margaret Susan Lowndes-Stone-Norton[15].

What did Henry John Elwes do for work?

Henry John Elwes worked as botanist[6], entomologist[7], lepidopterist[8], ornithologist[9], and botanical collector[10].

Where did Henry John Elwes go to school?

Henry John Elwes was educated at Eton College[25].

What awards did Henry John Elwes receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27] and Victoria Medal of Honour[32].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . royensoc.co.uk. Retrieved . royensoc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Bionomia. Retrieved . plants.jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [32] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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