Henry Nicholas Ridley

English botanist and geologist (1855–1956)
Person human Q733709
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Henry Nicholas Ridley

Summary

Henry Nicholas Ridley is a human[1]. Born in Norfolk[2], he… he was born on December 10, 1855[3]. He passed away in Kew[4]. He died on October 24, 1956[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], pteridologist[7], mycologist[8], geologist[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's place of birth was Norfolk[2].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley died in Kew[4].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley was born on December 10, 1855[3].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley died on October 24, 1956[5].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's father was Oliver Matthew Ridley[12].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's mother was Louisa Pole Stuart[13].
  • Among Henry Nicholas Ridley's spouses was Lily Eliza Doran[14].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley worked as a botanist[6].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's professions included pteridologist[7].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's professions included mycologist[8].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley worked as a geologist[9].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley worked as a botanical collector[10].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's professions included scientific collector[17].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's field of work was botany[18].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's education included a stint at University of Oxford[19].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley received the Fellow of the Royal Society[20].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley received the Linnean Medal[21].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[22].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley is recorded as male[24].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's Commons category is recorded as Henry Nicholas Ridley[26].
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley's residence is recorded as England[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Norfolk[2], Henry Nicholas Ridley… he was born on December 10, 1855[3]. His father was Oliver Matthew Ridley[12]. His mother was Louisa Pole Stuart[13].

Education

Henry Nicholas Ridley's education included a stint at University of Oxford[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], pteridologist[7], mycologist[8], geologist[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[17]. Henry Nicholas Ridley's field of work was botany[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Linnean Medal[21], a science award[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1888[32]; and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[22], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Among Henry Nicholas Ridley's spouses was Lily Eliza Doran[14].

Death and Burial

Henry Nicholas Ridley died on October 24, 1956[5]. He passed away in Kew[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Nicholas Ridley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Henry Nicholas Ridley born?

Born in Norfolk[2], Henry Nicholas Ridley…

Where did Henry Nicholas Ridley die?

Henry Nicholas Ridley passed away in Kew[4].

Who were Henry Nicholas Ridley's parents?

Henry Nicholas Ridley's father was Oliver Matthew Ridley[12]. Henry Nicholas Ridley's mother was Louisa Pole Stuart[13].

Who was Henry Nicholas Ridley married to?

Henry Nicholas Ridley's spouses include Lily Eliza Doran[14].

What did Henry Nicholas Ridley do for work?

Henry Nicholas Ridley worked as botanist[6], pteridologist[7], mycologist[8], geologist[9], and botanical collector[10].

Where did Henry Nicholas Ridley go to school?

Henry Nicholas Ridley was educated at University of Oxford[19].

What awards did Henry Nicholas Ridley receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[20], Linnean Medal[21], and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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